Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $45,950 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.09
10th percentile $32,970
90th percentile $75,040
Employed locally 50
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,970
    25th
    $34,250
    50th (median)
    $45,950
    75th
    $57,770
    90th
    $75,040

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 62% Median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 38% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $61,190
    Fayetteville, NC $60,210
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,280
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $56,290
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $55,030
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $52,550

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,800
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,270
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$32,940
    Bakers$34,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Springfield, IL is $22.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.41 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield 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 Springfield, IL is 3.4% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $32,970 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,250.