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Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Oklahoma
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Oklahoma?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,780
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.0% vs 2024
$47,380
Mean Salary
$45,780
Median Salary
$22.01
Hourly Rate
2,520 people work as Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oklahoma
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Oklahoma
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oklahoma earn a median salary of $45,780 per year ($3,815/month).
This is 7.5% below the national average of $49,511.
Oklahoma ranks #45 out of 50 states for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 2,520 people work in this occupation across Oklahoma.
Salaries increased by 2.0% 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 Oklahoma
Salaries for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oklahoma range from $35,600 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $60,990 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,020 and $54,720.
Median $45,780
P10: $35,600P25: $38,020P75: $54,720P90: $60,990
10th
$35,600
25th
$38,020
Median
$45,780
75th
$54,720
90th
$60,990
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,600
$17.12
$2,966
25th Percentile
$38,020
$18.28
$3,168
Median (50th)
$45,780
$22.01
$3,815
75th Percentile
$54,720
$26.31
$4,560
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$60,990
$29.32
$5,082
Note: The mean (average) salary of $47,380 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#45
Oklahoma ranks #45 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 Oklahoma?
The median annual salary for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oklahoma is $45,780 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $47,380.
What is the salary range for a Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oklahoma?
Salaries for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oklahoma range from $35,600 at the 10th percentile to $60,990 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,020 and $54,720.
What is the starting salary for a Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oklahoma?
Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Oklahoma typically start around $35,600 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,020 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oklahoma?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,520 people are employed as Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oklahoma.
What is the hourly rate for a Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Oklahoma?
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 Oklahoma is approximately $22.01 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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