Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $50,230 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.15
10th percentile $37,770
90th percentile $62,840
Employed locally 140
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,770
    25th
    $41,860
    50th (median)
    $50,230
    75th
    $57,080
    90th
    $62,840

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 56% Median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 44% 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
    St. Cloud, MN $57,000
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $56,190
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $54,950
    Duluth, MN-WI $54,080
    Fargo, ND-MN $50,970
    Mankato, MN $48,230

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,470
    Machinists $59,630
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,200
    Production Workers, All Other $39,210
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Rochester, MN is $24.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.92 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester 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 Rochester, MN is 5.5% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,770 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,860.