Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,420 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.84
10th percentile $35,860
90th percentile $55,390
Employed locally 300
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,860
    25th
    $37,940
    50th (median)
    $45,420
    75th
    $49,100
    90th
    $55,390

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47,140
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,030
    Machinists$55,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,740
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $21.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.69 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania is 4.6% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,860 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,940.