Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $45,550 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.90
10th percentile $32,330
90th percentile $59,020
Employed locally 1,000
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,330
    25th
    $37,630
    50th (median)
    $45,550
    75th
    $55,020
    90th
    $59,020

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 67% Median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 33% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $46,750
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $46,520
    Oklahoma City, OK $45,200
    Oklahoma $44,870
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $44,820
    Roanoke, VA $43,550

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,640
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$56,710
    Machinists$53,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Tulsa, OK is $21.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.12 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa 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 Tulsa, OK is 4.3% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $32,330 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,630.