Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $47,310 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.74
10th percentile $31,340
90th percentile $47,840
Employed locally 70
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,340
    25th
    $38,930
    50th (median)
    $47,310
    75th
    $47,510
    90th
    $47,840

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 84% Median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 16% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $55,030
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $50,150
    Knoxville, TN $47,010
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $46,200
    Jackson, TN $46,100
    Cleveland, TN $45,560

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$60,650
    Production Workers, All Other$41,170
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,390
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,820
    Machinists$47,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Johnson City, TN is $22.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.94 or more per hour.

    Is Johnson City 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 Johnson City, TN is 0.6% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $31,340 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,930.