Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Northeastern South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,760 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.56
10th percentile $29,540
90th percentile $51,300
Employed locally 110
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,540
    25th
    $35,450
    50th (median)
    $42,760
    75th
    $49,490
    90th
    $51,300

    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 Northeastern South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,760
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$42,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,170
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,490
    Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make per hour in Northeastern South Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Northeastern South Carolina is $20.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.20 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern South Carolina 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 Northeastern South Carolina is 10.1% 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 Northeastern South Carolina?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,540 per year in Northeastern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,450.