Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Racine, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI

Median annual salary $47,820 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.99
10th percentile $38,680
90th percentile $60,590
Employed locally 250
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,680
    25th
    $45,330
    50th (median)
    $47,820
    75th
    $58,870
    90th
    $60,590

    Racine economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,331 2023 • Census ACS
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 63% Median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 37% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $56,190
    Lewiston, ID-WA $55,540
    Fond du Lac, WI $54,840
    Duluth, MN-WI $54,080
    Wichita, KS $53,680
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $52,790

    Related occupations in Racine, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,710
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,470
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,100
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Racine, WI is $22.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.05 or more per hour.

    Is Racine 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 Racine, WI is 0.5% 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 Racine?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,680 per year in Racine, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,330.