Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $46,100 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.16
10th percentile $36,020
90th percentile $67,920
Employed locally 970
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,020
    25th
    $38,090
    50th (median)
    $46,100
    75th
    $59,550
    90th
    $67,920

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 65% Median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 35% 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
    Port St. Lucie, FL $50,300
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $50,110
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $49,980
    Punta Gorda, FL $49,730
    Tallahassee, FL $48,330
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $48,060

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,710
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,960
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Tampa, FL is $22.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.96 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa 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 Tampa, FL is 3.1% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,020 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,090.