Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $56,260 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.05
10th percentile $39,200
90th percentile $83,550
Employed locally 770
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,200
    25th
    $45,770
    50th (median)
    $56,260
    75th
    $65,940
    90th
    $83,550

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 55% Median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 45% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $69,950
    Napa, CA $62,800
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,320
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $59,880
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,280

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,110
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,010
    Production Workers, All Other $39,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in San Diego, CA is $27.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.45 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego 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 San Diego, CA is 18.2% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $39,200 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,770.