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

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

Median annual salary $38,600 -18.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.56
10th percentile $23,550
90th percentile $49,850
Employed locally 50
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,550
    25th
    $31,610
    50th (median)
    $38,600
    75th
    $47,690
    90th
    $49,850

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,030
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,770
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,980
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $35,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,310
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $36,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Southwest Oklahoma is $18.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.96 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma is 18.9% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $23,550 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,610.