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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $47,010 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.60
10th percentile $34,590
90th percentile $96,260
Employed locally 880
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,590
    25th
    $38,760
    50th (median)
    $47,010
    75th
    $65,860
    90th
    $96,260

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 46% Median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 54% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,570
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,010
    Bakers $39,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,180
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Denver, CO is $22.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.58 or more per hour.

    Is Denver 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 Denver, CO is 1.2% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,590 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,760.