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

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

Median annual salary $47,870 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.01
10th percentile $35,040
90th percentile $60,570
Employed locally 210
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,040
    25th
    $38,590
    50th (median)
    $47,870
    75th
    $52,870
    90th
    $60,570

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,500
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,060
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,390
    Production Workers, All Other $35,220
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $56,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Northwest Virginia is $23.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.33 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Virginia 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 Virginia is 0.6% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,040 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,590.