Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in East Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,730 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.58
10th percentile $33,180
90th percentile $48,420
Employed locally 190
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,180
    25th
    $33,910
    50th (median)
    $40,730
    75th
    $47,210
    90th
    $48,420

    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

    Related occupations in East Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$44,990
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$59,330
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42,390
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,120
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$39,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in East Arkansas is $19.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.64 or more per hour.

    Is East Arkansas 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 East Arkansas is 14.4% 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 East Arkansas?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $33,180 per year in East Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,910.