Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,560 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.42
10th percentile $35,560
90th percentile $50,990
Employed locally 960
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,560
    25th
    $38,610
    50th (median)
    $44,560
    75th
    $48,880
    90th
    $50,990

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$46,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,260
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Kansas is $21.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.90 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas 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 Kansas is 6.4% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,560 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,610.