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Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$51,560
Median Annual
$47,570
Total Workforce
159,210
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $77,630 | 40 |
| #2 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $76,410 | 330 |
| #3 | Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $73,620 | 40 |
| #4 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $69,740 | 1,420 |
| #5 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $69,220 | 2,950 |
| #6 | Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $68,800 | 330 |
| #7 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $67,580 | 550 |
| #8 | Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $66,200 | 60 |
| #9 | Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $65,760 | 40 |
| #10 | Washington | $65,560 | 4,260 |
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