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

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

Median annual salary $43,430 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.88
10th percentile $39,350
90th percentile $64,330
Employed locally 400
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,350
    25th
    $43,170
    50th (median)
    $43,430
    75th
    $48,200
    90th
    $64,330

    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 Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,520
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$61,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in East Central Illinois is $20.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.97 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois 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 Central Illinois is 8.7% 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 Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $39,350 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,170.