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

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

Median annual salary $49,280 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.69
10th percentile $38,260
90th percentile $60,860
Employed locally 300
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,260
    25th
    $41,200
    50th (median)
    $49,280
    75th
    $55,600
    90th
    $60,860

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,550
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $40,750
    Food Batchmakers $34,720
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,140
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Southeast Minnesota is $23.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.80 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Minnesota 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 Minnesota is 3.6% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,260 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,200.