Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,150 -3% vs national
Median hourly $22.19
10th percentile $34,870
90th percentile $65,720
Employed locally 360
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,870
    25th
    $37,410
    50th (median)
    $46,150
    75th
    $59,530
    90th
    $65,720

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,340
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,340
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Southern Michigan is $22.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.60 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Michigan 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 Southern Michigan is 3% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,870 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,410.