Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $38,470 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.50
10th percentile $34,880
90th percentile $46,170
Employed locally 140
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,880
    25th
    $36,060
    50th (median)
    $38,470
    75th
    $45,250
    90th
    $46,170

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 61% Median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 39% 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
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $63,490
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $62,790
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $58,120
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $56,190
    Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $54,700
    Minnesota $54,240

    Related occupations in Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,820
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $53,650
    Machinists $46,800
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Muskegon, MI is $18.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.57 or more per hour.

    Is Muskegon 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 Muskegon, MI is 19.2% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,880 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,060.