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

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

Median annual salary $45,100 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.68
10th percentile $38,170
90th percentile $64,190
Employed locally 100
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,170
    25th
    $39,550
    50th (median)
    $45,100
    75th
    $51,190
    90th
    $64,190

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers$46,900
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$48,220
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$49,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,220
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,720
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Northeast Nebraska is $21.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.72 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Nebraska 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 Nebraska is 5.2% 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 Northeast Nebraska?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,170 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,550.