Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Southside Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,850 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.12
10th percentile $32,350
90th percentile $59,140
Employed locally 130
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,350
    25th
    $36,810
    50th (median)
    $41,850
    75th
    $49,460
    90th
    $59,140

    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 Southside Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,430
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,140
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,210
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,470
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $37,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Southside Virginia is $20.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.75 or more per hour.

    Is Southside Virginia 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 Southside Virginia is 12.1% 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 Southside Virginia?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $32,350 per year in Southside Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,810.