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

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

Median annual salary $36,810 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.70
10th percentile $28,670
90th percentile $66,660
Employed locally 90
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,670
    25th
    $30,710
    50th (median)
    $36,810
    75th
    $49,720
    90th
    $66,660

    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 Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$35,650
    Production Workers, All Other$34,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,480
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$31,560
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$26,850
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$43,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in East Georgia is $17.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.81 or more per hour.

    Is East Georgia 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 Georgia is 22.7% 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 Georgia?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $28,670 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,710.