Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,650 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.95
10th percentile $36,560
90th percentile $55,630
Employed locally 300
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,560
    25th
    $38,750
    50th (median)
    $45,650
    75th
    $48,980
    90th
    $55,630

    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 Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,680
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,140
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $56,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,740
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Northeast Iowa is $21.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.90 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa 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 Northeast Iowa is 4.1% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,560 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,750.