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Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$51,150
Median Annual Salary
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+2.9% vs 2024
$54,200
Mean Salary
$51,150
Median Salary
$24.59
Hourly Rate
2,740 people work as Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $51,150 per year ($4,262/month).
This is 3.3% above the national average of $49,511.
Massachusetts ranks #12 out of 50 states for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 2,740 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 2.9% 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 Massachusetts
Salaries for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts range from $36,550 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $77,010 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,120 and $59,980.
Median $51,150
P10: $36,550P25: $45,120P75: $59,980P90: $77,010
10th
$36,550
25th
$45,120
Median
$51,150
75th
$59,980
90th
$77,010
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,550
$17.57
$3,045
25th Percentile
$45,120
$21.69
$3,760
Median (50th)
$51,150
$24.59
$4,262
75th Percentile
$59,980
$28.84
$4,998
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$77,010
$37.02
$6,417
Note: The mean (average) salary of $54,200 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#12
Massachusetts ranks #12 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 Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts is $51,150 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $54,200.
What is the salary range for a Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts range from $36,550 at the 10th percentile to $77,010 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,120 and $59,980.
What is the starting salary for a Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Massachusetts typically start around $36,550 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,120 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,740 people are employed as Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Massachusetts?
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 Massachusetts is approximately $24.59 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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