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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $60,320 +26.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.00
10th percentile $45,760
90th percentile $99,100
Employed locally 550
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,760
    25th
    $49,100
    50th (median)
    $60,320
    75th
    $78,790
    90th
    $99,100

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 38% Median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 62% 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $59,880
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,280
    Vallejo, CA $58,180

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,430
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $51,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $88,990
    Production Workers, All Other $47,670
    Machinists $62,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in San Jose, CA is $29.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.53 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose 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 Jose, CA is 26.7% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $45,760 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,100.