Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $46,920 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.56
10th percentile $36,780
90th percentile $62,180
Employed locally 160
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,780
    25th
    $40,080
    50th (median)
    $46,920
    75th
    $50,820
    90th
    $62,180

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 65% Median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 35% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $56,190
    Lewiston, ID-WA $55,540
    Fond du Lac, WI $54,840
    Duluth, MN-WI $54,080
    Wichita, KS $53,680
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $52,790

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,890
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$41,960
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,440
    Food Batchmakers$50,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Eau Claire, WI is $22.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.50 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire, WI is 1.4% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,780 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,080.