Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in State College, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • State College, PA

Median annual salary $45,450 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.85
10th percentile $34,140
90th percentile $58,060
Employed locally 30
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,140
    25th
    $37,220
    50th (median)
    $45,450
    75th
    $47,800
    90th
    $58,060

    State College economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,748 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
    Lexington Park, MD $66,570
    Napa, CA $62,800
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $59,880
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $56,190
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $50,160
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $49,670

    Related occupations in State College, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,260
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,080
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,350
    Machinists $49,660
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $57,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in State College, PA is $21.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.43 or more per hour.

    Is State College 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 State College, PA is 4.5% 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 State College?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,140 per year in State College, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,220.