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

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

Median annual salary $47,160 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.67
10th percentile $31,920
90th percentile $67,040
Employed locally 60
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,920
    25th
    $38,170
    50th (median)
    $47,160
    75th
    $48,770
    90th
    $67,040

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Production Workers, All Other$28,240
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,560
    Machinists$56,840
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,850
    Food Processing Workers, All Other$28,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Southwest Louisiana is $22.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.00 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana 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 Louisiana is 0.9% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $31,920 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,170.