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

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

Median annual salary $49,090 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.60
10th percentile $38,410
90th percentile $60,720
Employed locally 40
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,410
    25th
    $45,910
    50th (median)
    $49,090
    75th
    $49,090
    90th
    $60,720

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $58,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,820
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $37,230
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $34,690
    Bakers $31,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in East-Central Montana is $23.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.19 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana 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 Montana is 3.2% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,410 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,910.