Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Decatur, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, IL

Median annual salary $50,650 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.35
10th percentile $46,710
90th percentile $50,730
Employed locally 140
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,710
    25th
    $50,650
    50th (median)
    $50,650
    75th
    $50,730
    90th
    $50,730

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 81% Median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 19% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $61,190
    Fayetteville, NC $60,210
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,280
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $56,290
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $55,030
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $52,550

    Related occupations in Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Production Workers, All Other$72,610
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$50,040
    Food Batchmakers$57,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$56,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,220
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$59,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Decatur, IL is $24.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.39 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur 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 Decatur, IL is 6.4% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $46,710 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,650.