Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $79,040 +66.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.00
10th percentile $61,550
90th percentile $89,440
Employed locally 40
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,550
    25th
    $74,530
    50th (median)
    $79,040
    75th
    $86,570
    90th
    $89,440

    Top-paying metros for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $79,770
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $69,950
    Springfield, OH $67,070
    Lexington Park, MD $66,570
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $63,490
    Alaska $63,440

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $37,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $94,290
    Power Plant Operators $83,090
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $71,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $78,450
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $26,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Alaska is $38.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.40 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries?

    The median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Alaska is 66.1% above the national median of $47,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Alaska?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $61,550 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,530.