Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $49,260 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.68
10th percentile $38,940
90th percentile $99,430
Employed locally 80
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,940
    25th
    $45,660
    50th (median)
    $49,260
    75th
    $59,290
    90th
    $99,430

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 54% Median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 46% 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
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $62,890
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,200
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $61,650
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $60,560
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,560
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $58,450

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$80,160
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,770
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$77,290
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47,160
    Food Batchmakers$36,390
    Machinists$59,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Fort Collins, CO is $23.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.80 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins, CO is 3.5% above 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,940 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,660.