Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,560 +27.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.12
10th percentile $41,530
90th percentile $90,630
Employed locally 50
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,530
    25th
    $48,720
    50th (median)
    $60,560
    75th
    $73,830
    90th
    $90,630

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,180
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,460
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$60,170
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$58,360
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35,120
    Bakers$37,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Southwest Colorado is $29.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.57 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado 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 Southwest Colorado is 27.3% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $41,530 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,720.