SOC 51-9124 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Middle Georgia
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Middle Georgia, GA is $63,400 per year, well above the national median of $48,250.
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 Middle Georgia, GA is $63,400 per year, well above the national median of $48,250. The gap of 31.4% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $42,740 and $63,400. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,190 and the ninetieth at $63,400.
The area has 680 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 4.9 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Savannah records the highest median at $58,410. Of the 352 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 86th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,190 | −25.0% |
| 25th | $42,740 | −11.4% |
| Median (50th) | $63,400 | +31.4% |
| 75th | $63,400 | +31.4% |
| 90th | $63,400 | +31.4% |
| Mean | $55,050 | +14.1% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Savannah | $58,410 | 530 | |
| 2 | Warner Robins | $55,980 | 130 | |
| 3 | Brunswick | $47,640 | 60 | |
| 4 | Atlanta | $46,930 | 2,350 | |
| 5 | Gainesville | $45,350 | 230 | |
| 6 | Augusta | $44,920 | 250 | |
| 7 | Dalton | $44,740 | 210 | |
| 8 | Macon | $44,230 | 140 | |
| 9 | Rome | $39,760 | 30 | |
| 10 | Albany | $39,590 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Middle Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $63,400 goes as far as $65,836 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 36.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,836US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,400 a year, 31.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,190 to $63,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 680 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Savannah, at $58,410.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Middle Georgia, GA?
The median annual wage is $63,400, or $30.48 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 Middle Georgia, GA is 31.4% higher. 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 Middle Georgia, GA earns more than $63,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,190 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 Savannah, at $58,410 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 680 jobs in this occupation in Middle Georgia, GA. 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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