SOC 51-9124 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Louisiana
Louisiana · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Louisiana is $47,950 per year, close to the national median of $48,250 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Louisiana is $47,950 per year, close to the national median of $48,250 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $39,420 and $57,420. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,590 and the ninetieth at $63,330.
Employment stands at 810, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Louisiana ranks number 29th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Baton Rouge records the highest median at $52,190. Of the 679 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 407th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,590 | −26.2% |
| 25th | $39,420 | −18.3% |
| Median (50th) | $47,950 | −0.6% |
| 75th | $57,420 | +19.0% |
| 90th | $63,330 | +31.3% |
| Mean | $50,140 | +3.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baton Rouge | $52,190 | 200 | |
| 2 | New Orleans | $47,360 | 90 | |
| 3 | Shreveport | $46,450 | 90 | |
| 4 | Lafayette | $45,820 | 80 | |
| 5 | Houma | $38,120 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Louisiana run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $47,950 goes as far as $54,365 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,365US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,950 a year, 0.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,590 to $63,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 810 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 29th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baton Rouge, at $52,190.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Louisiana?
The median annual wage is $47,950, or $23.05 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,250, so pay in Louisiana is 0.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Louisiana earns more than $63,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,590 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Baton Rouge, at $52,190 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 810 jobs in this occupation in Louisiana. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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