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

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

Median annual salary $62,790 +31.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.19
10th percentile $41,530
90th percentile $71,780
Employed locally 60
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,530
    25th
    $48,090
    50th (median)
    $62,790
    75th
    $71,780
    90th
    $71,780

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,190
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $53,250
    Machinists $59,260
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $33,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Northeast Minnesota is $30.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.98 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Minnesota 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 Minnesota is 31.9% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $41,530 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,090.