Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $43,010 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.68
10th percentile $29,160
90th percentile $61,310
Employed locally 70
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,160
    25th
    $35,230
    50th (median)
    $43,010
    75th
    $49,200
    90th
    $61,310

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 68% Median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 32% 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
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $63,490
    Savannah, GA $61,580
    Warner Robins, GA $59,070
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $50,150
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $48,060
    Sheboygan, WI $48,030

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,210
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,430
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$42,020
    Production Workers, All Other$39,260
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Athens, GA is $20.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.56 or more per hour.

    Is Athens 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 Athens, GA is 9.6% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,160 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,230.