Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $48,600 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.37
10th percentile $35,420
90th percentile $129,400
Employed locally 160
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,420
    25th
    $38,650
    50th (median)
    $48,600
    75th
    $70,960
    90th
    $129,400

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 56% Median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 44% 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
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $62,890
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,200
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $61,650
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $60,560
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,560
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $58,450

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,140
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,000
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,150
    Semiconductor Processing Technicians $44,280
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Colorado Springs, CO is $23.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.26 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs, CO is 2.1% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,420 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,650.