Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Canton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $43,990 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.15
10th percentile $33,690
90th percentile $55,910
Employed locally 280
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,690
    25th
    $35,970
    50th (median)
    $43,990
    75th
    $48,250
    90th
    $55,910

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 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
    Springfield, OH $67,070
    Columbus, OH $49,130
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $47,550
    Akron, OH $47,470
    Johnson City, TN $47,310

    Related occupations in Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,130
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,320
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,430
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,350
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $46,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Canton, OH is $21.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.16 or more per hour.

    Is Canton 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 Canton, OH is 7.6% 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 Canton?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $33,690 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,970.