Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary by State
Also called: Coating and Spraying Machine Operators
The national median pay for coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders is $48,250 a year. By state, it ranges from $42,950 in West Virginia to $69,910 in Alaska.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $36,260
- 25th percentile
- $40,590
- Median
- $48,250
- 75th percentile
- $59,680
- Top 10%
- $74,730
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 158,740 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $69,910 | +45% | $34,850 | $92,340 | 140 |
| 2 | Washington | $59,980 | +24% | $43,830 | $108,960 | 3,980 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $58,240 | +21% | $37,780 | $82,850 | 2,890 |
| 4 | Maine | $56,200 | +16% | $40,710 | $85,520 | 680 |
| 5 | Maryland | $55,510 | +15% | $37,210 | $104,670 | 1,010 |
| 6 | Colorado | $53,590 | +11% | $39,150 | $101,670 | 1,470 |
| 7 | Mississippi | $53,170 | +10% | $36,190 | $73,790 | 2,010 |
| 8 | California | $52,950 | +10% | $36,790 | $82,640 | 11,570 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $52,900 | +10% | $38,460 | $79,050 | 1,550 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $52,210 | +8% | $40,750 | $70,460 | 3,430 |
| 11 | Hawaii | $51,990 | +8% | $39,520 | $69,570 | 230 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $51,150 | +6% | $36,550 | $77,010 | 2,740 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $51,020 | +6% | $43,630 | $75,160 | 560 |
| 14 | Wyoming | $50,220 | +4% | $39,230 | $77,210 | 220 |
| 15 | Virginia | $49,880 | +3% | $36,160 | $71,360 | 4,130 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $49,850 | +3% | $33,280 | $71,750 | 470 |
| 17 | Oregon | $49,400 | +2% | $40,280 | $75,920 | 2,470 |
| 18 | Vermont | $49,360 | +2% | $42,160 | $65,400 | 170 |
| 19 | Nebraska | $49,340 | +2% | $38,980 | $66,290 | 740 |
| 20 | Iowa | $49,330 | +2% | $37,150 | $64,970 | 3,220 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $49,170 | +2% | $39,090 | $64,000 | 6,120 |
| 22 | Ohio | $48,550 | +1% | $36,510 | $67,070 | 8,320 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $48,410 | 0% | $40,590 | $73,920 | 430 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $48,340 | 0% | $37,110 | $69,920 | 6,790 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $48,220 | 0% | $36,200 | $69,640 | 2,780 |
| 26 | Illinois | $48,000 | −1% | $36,930 | $75,920 | 6,390 |
| 27 | New York | $48,000 | −1% | $37,510 | $77,850 | 3,270 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $47,980 | −1% | $37,750 | $68,290 | 1,150 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $47,950 | −1% | $35,590 | $63,330 | 810 |
| 30 | Utah | $47,880 | −1% | $36,610 | $68,640 | 1,740 |
| 31 | Arizona | $47,860 | −1% | $34,360 | $84,510 | 2,440 |
| 32 | Florida | $47,860 | −1% | $35,950 | $71,330 | 6,200 |
| 33 | Missouri | $47,580 | −1% | $36,500 | $76,120 | 3,860 |
| 34 | Montana | $47,380 | −2% | $37,110 | $60,890 | 330 |
| 35 | Indiana | $47,320 | −2% | $35,930 | $77,780 | 8,030 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $47,210 | −2% | $36,400 | $63,360 | 3,880 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $47,170 | −2% | $32,450 | $63,850 | 2,190 |
| 38 | Kansas | $47,120 | −2% | $36,370 | $76,660 | 3,160 |
| 39 | Texas | $46,750 | −3% | $33,790 | $78,560 | 16,600 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $46,730 | −3% | $35,610 | $67,730 | 5,700 |
| 41 | Georgia | $46,450 | −4% | $35,530 | $69,970 | 5,900 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $46,380 | −4% | $34,910 | $61,950 | 1,870 |
| 43 | Delaware | $46,120 | −4% | $31,550 | $75,780 | 100 |
| 44 | Idaho | $45,810 | −5% | $36,690 | $63,780 | 760 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $45,780 | −5% | $35,600 | $60,990 | 2,520 |
| 46 | Nevada | $45,750 | −5% | $36,460 | $82,650 | 640 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $45,730 | −5% | $35,560 | $64,980 | 400 |
| 48 | Michigan | $44,670 | −7% | $35,630 | $67,800 | 7,050 |
| 49 | Alabama | $44,250 | −8% | $31,200 | $60,920 | 5,250 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $42,950 | −11% | $31,680 | $62,840 | 370 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary questions
Which state pays coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders the most?
Alaska, with a median of $69,910 a year (+45% vs. the national median of $48,250). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $42,950 a year (−11% vs. national).
Where do most coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 16,600, with a median of $46,750.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.