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Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Georgia
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Georgia?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,450
Median Annual Salary
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+2.4% vs 2024
$50,940
Mean Salary
$46,450
Median Salary
$22.33
Hourly Rate
5,900 people work as Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Georgia
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Georgia
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Georgia earn a median salary of $46,450 per year ($3,870/month).
This is 6.2% below the national average of $49,511.
Georgia ranks #41 out of 50 states for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 5,900 people work in this occupation across Georgia.
Salaries increased by 2.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend spraying or rolling machines to coat or paint any of a wide variety of products, including glassware, cloth, ceramics, metal, plastic, paper, or wood, with lacquer, silver, copper, rubber, varnish, glaze, enamel, oil, or rust-proofing materials. Includes painters of transportation vehicles such as painters in auto body repair facilities.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Monitoring
3.12
Operation and Control
3.12
Quality Control Analysis
3.12
Equipment Maintenance
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
2.99
English Language
2.63
Production and Processing
2.58
Education and Training
2.23
Chemistry
2.07
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(62.7% of workers)
Salary Range: Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Georgia
Salaries for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Georgia range from $35,530 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $69,970 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,780 and $59,970.
Median $46,450
P10: $35,530P25: $39,780P75: $59,970P90: $69,970
10th
$35,530
25th
$39,780
Median
$46,450
75th
$59,970
90th
$69,970
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,530
$17.08
$2,960
25th Percentile
$39,780
$19.12
$3,315
Median (50th)
$46,450
$22.33
$3,870
75th Percentile
$59,970
$28.83
$4,997
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$69,970
$33.64
$5,830
Note: The mean (average) salary of $50,940 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#41
Georgia ranks #41 of 50 states
$49,511
National avg. for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
How much do Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Georgia?
The median annual salary for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Georgia is $46,450 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $50,940.
What is the salary range for a Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Georgia?
Salaries for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Georgia range from $35,530 at the 10th percentile to $69,970 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,780 and $59,970.
What is the starting salary for a Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Georgia?
Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Georgia typically start around $35,530 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,780 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Georgia?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 5,900 people are employed as Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Georgia.
What is the hourly rate for a Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Georgia?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Georgia is approximately $22.33 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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