Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in West Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,520 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.40
10th percentile $35,100
90th percentile $69,540
Employed locally 380
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,100
    25th
    $37,780
    50th (median)
    $44,520
    75th
    $50,300
    90th
    $69,540

    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

    Related occupations in West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,670
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,330
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,990
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,740
    Machinists $47,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in West Central Illinois is $21.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.49 or more per hour.

    Is West Central Illinois 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 West Central Illinois is 6.5% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,100 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,780.