Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $45,540 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.89
10th percentile $34,700
90th percentile $64,390
Employed locally 100
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,700
    25th
    $41,610
    50th (median)
    $45,540
    75th
    $49,750
    90th
    $64,390

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 59% Median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 41% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $69,950
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $59,020
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $58,710
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $56,980
    Ames, IA $56,230
    California $51,710

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,130
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,390
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $65,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,180
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $51,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Cedar Rapids, IA is $21.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.73 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids, IA is 4.3% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,700 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,610.