Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $50,140 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.11
10th percentile $38,950
90th percentile $63,870
Employed locally 300
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,950
    25th
    $44,630
    50th (median)
    $50,140
    75th
    $63,870
    90th
    $63,870

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 78% Median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 22% 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
    Savannah, GA $61,580
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,320
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $59,020
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $58,710
    Vallejo, CA $58,180
    Harrisonburg, VA $51,930

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $49,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,350
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,560
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,470
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $48,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Blacksburg, VA is $24.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.38 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg, VA is 5.4% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,950 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,630.