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

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

Median annual salary $44,320 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.31
10th percentile $39,760
90th percentile $55,940
Employed locally 160
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,760
    25th
    $40,660
    50th (median)
    $44,320
    75th
    $48,580
    90th
    $55,940

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,010
    Food Batchmakers $45,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,570
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $46,110
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Northwestern Wisconsin is $21.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.98 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin is 6.9% 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 Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $39,760 per year in Northwestern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,660.