Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary — US State Breakdown (2025)
BLS OES May 2025 · SOC 51-9124$48,250
US median (annual)
$52,620
US mean (annual)
$36,260
10th percentile
$74,730
90th percentile
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US Salary Overview
The national median wage for coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders in the United States is $48,250 per year (gross, before tax), based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). Around 159,000 people are employed in this occupation nationally. UK data is not available for this occupation — the UK's SOC 2020 classification has no direct equivalent. Before interviews, many candidates work through interview preparation guides for this kind of role.
US Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual (gross) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,260 | Entry level / lowest decile |
| 25th | $40,590 | Early career |
| 50th (median) | $48,250 | Typical pay |
| 75th | $59,680 | Experienced |
| 90th | $74,730 | Senior / highest decile |
Career Essentials
Median Salary by State
| State | Median salary | Mean salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $69,910 | $64,740 | 140 |
| Washington | $59,980 | $68,990 | 4,000 |
| New Jersey | $58,240 | $59,640 | 3,000 |
| Maine | $56,200 | $61,350 | 680 |
| Maryland | $55,510 | $63,900 | 1,000 |
| Colorado | $53,590 | $66,000 | 1,000 |
| Mississippi | $53,170 | $54,580 | 2,000 |
| California | $52,950 | $58,030 | 12,000 |
| Connecticut | $52,900 | $57,650 | 2,000 |
| Minnesota | $52,210 | $55,840 | 3,000 |
| Hawaii | $51,990 | $54,860 | 230 |
| Massachusetts | $51,150 | $54,200 | 3,000 |
| North Dakota | $51,020 | $56,460 | 560 |
| Wyoming | $50,220 | $56,200 | 220 |
| Virginia | $49,880 | $54,720 | 4,000 |
| Rhode Island | $49,850 | $51,680 | 470 |
| Oregon | $49,400 | $56,290 | 2,000 |
| Vermont | $49,360 | $54,320 | 170 |
| Nebraska | $49,340 | $54,900 | 740 |
| Iowa | $49,330 | $51,360 | 3,000 |
| Wisconsin | $49,170 | $51,080 | 6,000 |
| Ohio | $48,550 | $51,180 | 8,000 |
| New Hampshire | $48,410 | $53,470 | 430 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,340 | $52,400 | 7,000 |
| South Carolina | $48,220 | $50,320 | 3,000 |
| Illinois | $48,000 | $52,330 | 6,000 |
| New York | $48,000 | $53,670 | 3,000 |
| South Dakota | $47,980 | $49,640 | 1,000 |
| Louisiana | $47,950 | $50,140 | 810 |
| Utah | $47,880 | $50,730 | 2,000 |
| Arizona | $47,860 | $53,580 | 2,000 |
| Florida | $47,860 | $51,360 | 6,000 |
| Missouri | $47,580 | $51,370 | 4,000 |
| Montana | $47,380 | $48,980 | 330 |
| Indiana | $47,320 | $51,210 | 8,000 |
| Tennessee | $47,210 | $49,840 | 4,000 |
| Kentucky | $47,170 | $47,600 | 2,000 |
| Kansas | $47,120 | $49,750 | 3,000 |
| Texas | $46,750 | $51,240 | 17,000 |
| North Carolina | $46,730 | $49,570 | 6,000 |
| Georgia | $46,450 | $50,940 | 6,000 |
| Arkansas | $46,380 | $47,720 | 2,000 |
| Delaware | $46,120 | $50,430 | 100 |
| Idaho | $45,810 | $48,620 | 760 |
| Oklahoma | $45,780 | $47,380 | 3,000 |
| Nevada | $45,750 | $51,330 | 640 |
| New Mexico | $45,730 | $49,360 | 400 |
| Michigan | $44,670 | $48,910 | 7,000 |
| Alabama | $44,250 | $45,660 | 5,000 |
| West Virginia | $42,950 | $46,220 | 370 |
| Puerto Rico | $29,850 | $30,610 | 150 |
Salary data is sourced from BLS OES May 2025. Figures represent gross pay before tax. This page is for reference only.
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Data: BLS OES, May 2025 · Page built 2026-07-18