Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $45,660 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.95
10th percentile $35,000
90th percentile $65,110
Employed locally 270
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,000
    25th
    $37,630
    50th (median)
    $45,660
    75th
    $47,490
    90th
    $65,110

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 67% Median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 33% below the area median household income

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $79,770
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $79,040
    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

    Nearby metros — Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $79,770
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $79,040
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $69,950
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $63,490
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $62,890
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $62,790

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,270
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $46,680
    Production Workers, All Other $37,290
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Albuquerque, NM is $21.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.34 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque, NM is 4.1% below 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,000 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,630.