Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $48,250 · Median hourly: $23.20 · Employment: 158,740
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,260 | $17.43 |
| 25th | $40,590 | $19.52 |
| Median | $48,250 | $23.20 |
| 75th | $59,680 | $28.69 |
| 90th | $74,730 | $35.93 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 51-9124
- Total U.S. employment: 158,740
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What this means
Across the United States, 158,740 coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this one of the larger occupations in the national economy.
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $44,250 | $21.27 | -8.3% | 5,250 |
| Alaska | $69,910 | $33.61 | +44.9% | 140 |
| Arizona | $47,860 | $23.01 | -0.8% | 2,440 |
| Arkansas | $46,380 | $22.30 | -3.9% | 1,870 |
| California | $52,950 | $25.46 | +9.7% | 11,570 |
| Colorado | $53,590 | $25.76 | +11.1% | 1,470 |
| Connecticut | $52,900 | $25.43 | +9.6% | 1,550 |
| Delaware | $46,120 | $22.17 | -4.4% | 100 |
| Florida | $47,860 | $23.01 | -0.8% | 6,200 |
| Georgia | $46,450 | $22.33 | -3.7% | 5,900 |
| Hawaii | $51,990 | $24.99 | +7.8% | 230 |
| Idaho | $45,810 | $22.03 | -5.1% | 760 |
| Illinois | $48,000 | $23.08 | -0.5% | 6,390 |
| Indiana | $47,320 | $22.75 | -1.9% | 8,030 |
| Iowa | $49,330 | $23.72 | +2.2% | 3,220 |
| Kansas | $47,120 | $22.66 | -2.3% | 3,160 |
| Kentucky | $47,170 | $22.68 | -2.2% | 2,190 |
| Louisiana | $47,950 | $23.05 | -0.6% | 810 |
| Maine | $56,200 | $27.02 | +16.5% | 680 |
| Maryland | $55,510 | $26.69 | +15.0% | 1,010 |
| Massachusetts | $51,150 | $24.59 | +6.0% | 2,740 |
| Michigan | $44,670 | $21.48 | -7.4% | 7,050 |
| Minnesota | $52,210 | $25.10 | +8.2% | 3,430 |
| Mississippi | $53,170 | $25.56 | +10.2% | 2,010 |
| Missouri | $47,580 | $22.88 | -1.4% | 3,860 |
| Montana | $47,380 | $22.78 | -1.8% | 330 |
| Nebraska | $49,340 | $23.72 | +2.3% | 740 |
| Nevada | $45,750 | $21.99 | -5.2% | 640 |
| New Hampshire | $48,410 | $23.27 | +0.3% | 430 |
| New Jersey | $58,240 | $28.00 | +20.7% | 2,890 |
| New Mexico | $45,730 | $21.99 | -5.2% | 400 |
| New York | $48,000 | $23.08 | -0.5% | 3,270 |
| North Carolina | $46,730 | $22.47 | -3.2% | 5,700 |
| North Dakota | $51,020 | $24.53 | +5.7% | 560 |
| Ohio | $48,550 | $23.34 | +0.6% | 8,320 |
| Oklahoma | $45,780 | $22.01 | -5.1% | 2,520 |
| Oregon | $49,400 | $23.75 | +2.4% | 2,470 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,340 | $23.24 | +0.2% | 6,790 |
| Rhode Island | $49,850 | $23.97 | +3.3% | 470 |
| South Carolina | $48,220 | $23.18 | -0.1% | 2,780 |
| South Dakota | $47,980 | $23.07 | -0.6% | 1,150 |
| Tennessee | $47,210 | $22.70 | -2.2% | 3,880 |
| Texas | $46,750 | $22.48 | -3.1% | 16,600 |
| Utah | $47,880 | $23.02 | -0.8% | 1,740 |
| Vermont | $49,360 | $23.73 | +2.3% | 170 |
| Virginia | $49,880 | $23.98 | +3.4% | 4,130 |
| Washington | $59,980 | $28.84 | +24.3% | 3,980 |
| West Virginia | $42,950 | $20.65 | -11.0% | 370 |
| Wisconsin | $49,170 | $23.64 | +1.9% | 6,120 |
| Wyoming | $50,220 | $24.14 | +4.1% | 220 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders?
The median annual wage for coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders is $48,250 ($23.20 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 158,740 coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $23.20. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.