Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $39,110 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.81
10th percentile $31,820
90th percentile $83,010
Employed locally 70
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,820
    25th
    $34,480
    50th (median)
    $39,110
    75th
    $51,070
    90th
    $83,010

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 63% Median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 37% 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
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $79,770
    Springfield, OH $67,070
    Columbus, OH $49,130
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $47,550
    Akron, OH $47,470
    Johnson City, TN $47,310

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,340
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,930
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$61,440
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$83,100
    Food Batchmakers$47,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Lima, OH is $18.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.20 or more per hour.

    Is Lima 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 Lima, OH is 17.8% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $31,820 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,480.