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.
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Annual wage data for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
159,500
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $35,480. 25th percentile: U.S. $39,470. 50th percentile: U.S. $47,590. 75th percentile: U.S. $58,740. 90th percentile: U.S. $72,800. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $35,480 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $72,800 |
| Workers on average earn | $51,610 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
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