Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $52,590 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.28
10th percentile $44,310
90th percentile $66,720
Employed locally 60
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,310
    25th
    $47,310
    50th (median)
    $52,590
    75th
    $59,020
    90th
    $66,720

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 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
    Binghamton, NY $45,810
    Billings, MT $45,410
    Missoula, MT $45,170
    Sumter, SC $36,320

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,420
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $39,460
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,420
    Bakers $40,180
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $45,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Bozeman, MT is $25.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.55 or more per hour.

    Is Bozeman 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 Bozeman, MT is 10.5% 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $44,310 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,310.