Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,820 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.51
10th percentile $37,860
90th percentile $57,930
Employed locally 790
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,860
    25th
    $40,700
    50th (median)
    $46,820
    75th
    $50,400
    90th
    $57,930

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,300
    Food Batchmakers $46,270
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in South Central Wisconsin is $22.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.18 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin 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 South Central Wisconsin is 1.6% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,860 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,700.