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

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

Median annual salary $44,910 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.59
10th percentile $31,890
90th percentile $122,600
Employed locally 50
National median $47,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,890
    25th
    $38,820
    50th (median)
    $44,910
    75th
    $59,360
    90th
    $122,600

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 74% Median Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 26% 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
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $43,680
    Tucson, AZ $43,360
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $40,560

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53,110
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,530
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,520
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$44,360
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Yuma, AZ is $21.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.94 or more per hour.

    Is Yuma 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 Yuma, AZ is 5.6% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $31,890 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,820.