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Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Wisconsin
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Wisconsin?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$49,170
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.2% vs 2024
$51,080
Mean Salary
$49,170
Median Salary
$23.64
Hourly Rate
6,120 people work as Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Wisconsin
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Wisconsin
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $49,170 per year ($4,097/month).
This is 0.7% below the national average of $49,511.
Wisconsin ranks #21 out of 50 states for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 6,120 people work in this occupation across Wisconsin.
Salaries increased by 2.2% 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 Wisconsin
Salaries for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Wisconsin range from $39,090 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $64,000 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,180 and $57,960.
Median $49,170
P10: $39,090P25: $45,180P75: $57,960P90: $64,000
10th
$39,090
25th
$45,180
Median
$49,170
75th
$57,960
90th
$64,000
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,090
$18.79
$3,257
25th Percentile
$45,180
$21.72
$3,765
Median (50th)
$49,170
$23.64
$4,097
75th Percentile
$57,960
$27.87
$4,830
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$64,000
$30.77
$5,333
Note: The mean (average) salary of $51,080 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#21
Wisconsin ranks #21 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 Wisconsin?
The median annual salary for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Wisconsin is $49,170 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $51,080.
What is the salary range for a Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Wisconsin?
Salaries for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Wisconsin range from $39,090 at the 10th percentile to $64,000 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,180 and $57,960.
What is the starting salary for a Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Wisconsin?
Entry-level Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Wisconsin typically start around $39,090 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,180 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Wisconsin?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 6,120 people are employed as Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Wisconsin.
What is the hourly rate for a Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Wisconsin?
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 Wisconsin is approximately $23.64 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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