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

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

Median annual salary $44,820 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.55
10th percentile $33,690
90th percentile $61,480
Employed locally 210
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,690
    25th
    $38,330
    50th (median)
    $44,820
    75th
    $56,610
    90th
    $61,480

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,740
    Machinists $60,310
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Southwest New York is $21.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.43 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest New York 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 New York is 5.8% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $33,690 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,330.