Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Owensboro, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Owensboro, KY

Median annual salary $45,450 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.85
10th percentile $31,470
90th percentile $56,660
Employed locally 30
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,470
    25th
    $36,890
    50th (median)
    $45,450
    75th
    $48,340
    90th
    $56,660

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 69% Median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 31% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kentucky $50,700
    Elizabethtown, KY $50,660
    Rocky Mount, NC $50,370
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $47,550
    Bowling Green, KY $47,310
    Sandusky, OH $46,630

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $57,480
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,140
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,040
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,680
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Owensboro, KY is $21.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.10 or more per hour.

    Is Owensboro 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 Owensboro, KY is 4.5% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $31,470 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,890.