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

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

Median annual salary $42,170 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.28
10th percentile $35,560
90th percentile $57,780
Employed locally 70
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,560
    25th
    $36,140
    50th (median)
    $42,170
    75th
    $48,340
    90th
    $57,780

    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 Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,300
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $32,640
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $50,470
    Production Workers, All Other $34,980
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in South Florida is $20.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.78 or more per hour.

    Is South Florida 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 Florida is 11.4% 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 Florida?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,560 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,140.