Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,960 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.69
10th percentile $34,030
90th percentile $55,220
Employed locally 100
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,030
    25th
    $37,550
    50th (median)
    $40,960
    75th
    $48,930
    90th
    $55,220

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,380
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $59,920
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $32,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Capital/Northern New York is $19.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.84 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York 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 Capital/Northern New York is 13.9% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,030 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,550.