Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Northwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,100 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.20
10th percentile $30,000
90th percentile $62,210
Employed locally 420
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,000
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $44,100
    75th
    $48,880
    90th
    $62,210

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$45,910
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,870
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,460
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$43,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Northwest Alabama is $21.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.28 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Alabama 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 Northwest Alabama is 7.3% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $30,000 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.