Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $48,980 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.55
10th percentile $36,810
90th percentile $73,860
Employed locally 330
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,810
    25th
    $40,220
    50th (median)
    $48,980
    75th
    $59,180
    90th
    $73,860

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 68% Median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 32% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $69,950
    Napa, CA $62,800
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,320
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $59,880
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,280

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $37,980
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,340
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,980
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Fresno, CA is $23.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.27 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno 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 Fresno, CA is 2.9% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,810 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,220.