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

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

Median annual salary $46,850 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.52
10th percentile $32,510
90th percentile $62,130
Employed locally 40
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,510
    25th
    $36,920
    50th (median)
    $46,850
    75th
    $59,840
    90th
    $62,130

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$36,990
    Helpers--Production Workers$36,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,960
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,370
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$35,600
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Northeast Virginia is $22.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.02 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia 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 Virginia is 1.6% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $32,510 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,920.