Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Eastern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,640 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.94
10th percentile $32,010
90th percentile $60,840
Employed locally 120
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,010
    25th
    $37,940
    50th (median)
    $45,640
    75th
    $55,380
    90th
    $60,840

    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 Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,850
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,760
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,430
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,460
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $34,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make per hour in Eastern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Eastern Region of Texas is $21.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.24 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Region of Texas 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 Region of Texas is 4.1% 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 Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $32,010 per year in Eastern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,940.