Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $35,220 -26% vs national
Median hourly $16.93
10th percentile $30,830
90th percentile $52,920
Employed locally 130
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,830
    25th
    $34,510
    50th (median)
    $35,220
    75th
    $44,280
    90th
    $52,920

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 60% Median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 40% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $79,040
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $69,950
    Alaska $63,440
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,320
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $58,710
    Vallejo, CA $58,180

    Related occupations in Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $34,760
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $37,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,170
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,230
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $51,490
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Auburn, AL is $16.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.83 or more per hour.

    Is Auburn 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 Auburn, AL is 26% 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $30,830 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,510.