Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $45,950 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.09
10th percentile $36,820
90th percentile $62,990
Employed locally 40
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,820
    25th
    $40,180
    50th (median)
    $45,950
    75th
    $55,470
    90th
    $62,990

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 72% Median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 28% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $58,930
    Glens Falls, NY $57,710
    Syracuse, NY $48,470
    Albany, OR $47,540
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $47,440

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,120
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,210
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,910
    Machinists $52,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Elmira, NY is $22.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.88 or more per hour.

    Is Elmira 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 Elmira, NY is 3.4% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,820 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,180.