Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,530 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.25
10th percentile $38,130
90th percentile $65,560
Employed locally 860
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,130
    25th
    $46,610
    50th (median)
    $52,530
    75th
    $59,120
    90th
    $65,560

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52,420
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$48,550
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,910
    Production Workers, All Other$47,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Southeast Iowa is $25.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.54 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa 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 Southeast Iowa is 10.4% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,130 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,610.