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

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

Median annual salary $46,110 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.17
10th percentile $37,630
90th percentile $59,520
Employed locally 170
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,630
    25th
    $42,320
    50th (median)
    $46,110
    75th
    $50,250
    90th
    $59,520

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,260
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,230
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $43,810
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $45,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Southwest Iowa is $22.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.52 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Iowa 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 Iowa is 3.1% 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,630 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,320.