Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Northwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,510 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.40
10th percentile $33,490
90th percentile $55,600
Employed locally 260
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,490
    25th
    $36,500
    50th (median)
    $44,510
    75th
    $46,980
    90th
    $55,600

    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 Northwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,420
    Machinists $48,500
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,990
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $48,310
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Northwestern Pennsylvania is $21.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.39 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Pennsylvania 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 Northwestern Pennsylvania is 6.5% 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 Northwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $33,490 per year in Northwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,500.