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

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

Median annual salary $38,690 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.60
10th percentile $29,710
90th percentile $53,760
Employed locally 290
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,710
    25th
    $35,720
    50th (median)
    $38,690
    75th
    $46,630
    90th
    $53,760

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,290
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,010
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,170
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $37,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Southeast Oklahoma is $18.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.01 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma is 18.7% 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 Southeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,710 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,720.