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

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

Median annual salary $44,810 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.54
10th percentile $36,490
90th percentile $60,420
Employed locally 380
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,490
    25th
    $36,550
    50th (median)
    $44,810
    75th
    $50,330
    90th
    $60,420

    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 Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,880
    Food Batchmakers$38,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,580
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,420
    Machinists$46,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Northwest Illinois is $21.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.99 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois 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 Illinois is 5.8% 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 Illinois?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,490 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,550.