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

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

Median annual salary $61,650 +29.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.64
10th percentile $37,450
90th percentile $137,560
Employed locally 40
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,450
    25th
    $46,010
    50th (median)
    $61,650
    75th
    $79,120
    90th
    $137,560

    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 Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,950
    Bakers $45,070
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $73,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,060
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Northwest Colorado is $29.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.13 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Colorado 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 Colorado is 29.5% above 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 Colorado?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,450 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,010.