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

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

Median annual salary $47,430 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.80
10th percentile $39,400
90th percentile $59,940
Employed locally 440
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,400
    25th
    $40,390
    50th (median)
    $47,430
    75th
    $51,000
    90th
    $59,940

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,950
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,070
    Machinists $49,810
    Food Batchmakers $45,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Northeastern Wisconsin is $22.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.56 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin is 0.3% 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 Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $39,400 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,390.