Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Midland, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Midland, TX

Median annual salary $46,890 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.54
10th percentile $36,070
90th percentile $73,070
Employed locally 150
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,070
    25th
    $39,030
    50th (median)
    $46,890
    75th
    $60,280
    90th
    $73,070

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 50% Median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 50% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,800
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $47,230
    Corpus Christi, TX $46,590
    Waco, TX $46,560
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $46,550
    Odessa, TX $46,500

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $59,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,070
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,460
    Helpers--Production Workers $38,080
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $95,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Midland, TX is $22.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.66 or more per hour.

    Is Midland 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 Midland, TX is 1.5% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,070 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,030.