Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $43,360 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.85
10th percentile $30,490
90th percentile $80,520
Employed locally 250
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,490
    25th
    $36,560
    50th (median)
    $43,360
    75th
    $53,160
    90th
    $80,520

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 64% Median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 36% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $47,310
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $45,820
    Yuma, AZ $44,910
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $43,680
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $40,560

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,930
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,410
    Machinists $58,380
    Bakers $36,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Tucson, AZ is $20.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.53 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson 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 Tucson, AZ is 8.9% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $30,490 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,560.