Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Cleveland, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, TN

Median annual salary $45,560 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.90
10th percentile $34,200
90th percentile $58,220
Employed locally 50
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,200
    25th
    $37,900
    50th (median)
    $45,560
    75th
    $48,590
    90th
    $58,220

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 72% Median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 28% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $55,030
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $50,150
    Johnson City, TN $47,310
    Knoxville, TN $47,010
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $46,200
    Jackson, TN $46,100

    Related occupations in Cleveland, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,700
    Production Workers, All Other$36,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$60,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$42,210
    Food Batchmakers$30,870
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Cleveland, TN is $21.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.99 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland 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 Cleveland, TN 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,200 per year in Cleveland, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,900.