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

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

Median annual salary $49,790 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.94
10th percentile $36,260
90th percentile $69,970
Employed locally 40
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,260
    25th
    $49,790
    50th (median)
    $49,790
    75th
    $60,460
    90th
    $69,970

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,470
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,040
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $37,130
    Production Workers, All Other $36,720
    Machinists $50,320
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Northeast Louisiana is $23.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.64 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Louisiana 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 Louisiana is 4.6% above 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,260 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,790.