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

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

Median annual salary $54,700 +14.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.30
10th percentile $37,510
90th percentile $60,020
Employed locally 220
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,510
    25th
    $44,150
    50th (median)
    $54,700
    75th
    $60,020
    90th
    $60,020

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,320
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $39,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,840
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,010
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Southwest Missouri is $26.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.79 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Missouri 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 Missouri is 14.9% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,510 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,150.