Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Mid Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,040 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.73
10th percentile $32,970
90th percentile $56,380
Employed locally 320
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,970
    25th
    $37,130
    50th (median)
    $41,040
    75th
    $47,310
    90th
    $56,380

    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 Mid Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,210
    Machinists$40,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$61,990
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$40,730
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,420
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Mid Michigan is $19.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.81 or more per hour.

    Is Mid Michigan 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 Mid Michigan is 13.8% 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 Mid Michigan?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $32,970 per year in Mid Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,130.