Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,870 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.53
10th percentile $36,810
90th percentile $62,990
Employed locally 140
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,810
    25th
    $39,590
    50th (median)
    $46,870
    75th
    $56,160
    90th
    $62,990

    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 Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,280
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $43,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,150
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $34,690
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Eastern New Mexico is $22.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.24 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico 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 Eastern New Mexico is 1.5% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,810 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,590.