U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsSet up, operate, or tend 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. Excludes "Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic" (51-4193) and "Painters, Transportation Equipment" (51-9122).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77,870 | 1.7 % | $14.93 | $31,050 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $9.64 | $11.56 | $14.28 | $17.70 | $21.54 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $20,060 | $24,040 | $29,710 | $36,810 | $44,810 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities | 10,500 | 8.83 | $13.72 | $28,530 |
| Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing | 5,440 | 1.68 | $14.37 | $29,900 |
| Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing | 4,450 | 2.23 | $15.35 | $31,920 |
| Converted Paper Product Manufacturing | 3,790 | 1.34 | $16.53 | $34,370 |
| Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing | 3,590 | 1.57 | $13.35 | $27,780 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities | 10,500 | 8.83 | $13.72 | $28,530 |
| Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills | 1,220 | 3.40 | $14.52 | $30,210 |
| Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing | 2,620 | 3.09 | $16.66 | $34,640 |
| Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing | 90 | 2.68 | $12.80 | $26,630 |
| Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing | 4,450 | 2.23 | $15.35 | $31,920 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 270 | 0.18 | $23.56 | $49,010 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 30 | (7) | $22.71 | $47,230 |
| Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services | (8) | (8) | $22.46 | $46,720 |
| Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills | 1,450 | 1.30 | $21.24 | $44,180 |
| Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 260 | 0.81 | $21.23 | $44,160 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6,550 | 0.65 | 1.06 | $13.70 | $28,500 |
| California | 5,990 | 0.43 | 0.70 | $14.18 | $29,490 |
| Ohio | 4,950 | 1.01 | 1.64 | $14.96 | $31,110 |
| Pennsylvania | 4,170 | 0.76 | 1.24 | $15.71 | $32,680 |
| Wisconsin | 4,070 | 1.56 | 2.55 | $16.03 | $33,340 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 630 | 1.63 | 2.66 | $13.38 | $27,830 |
| Wisconsin | 4,070 | 1.56 | 2.55 | $16.03 | $33,340 |
| Iowa | 1,750 | 1.22 | 1.99 | $15.75 | $32,770 |
| Maine | 680 | 1.17 | 1.91 | $21.32 | $44,340 |
| Mississippi | 1,220 | 1.14 | 1.87 | $15.30 | $31,810 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 680 | 1.17 | 1.91 | $21.32 | $44,340 |
| Massachusetts | 1,930 | 0.62 | 1.01 | $17.14 | $35,650 |
| Minnesota | 2,380 | 0.93 | 1.52 | $16.96 | $35,280 |
| Connecticut | 800 | 0.50 | 0.81 | $16.63 | $34,600 |
| Maryland | 460 | 0.19 | 0.31 | $16.59 | $34,500 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 2,140 | 0.86 | 1.40 | $12.89 | $26,810 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,790 | 0.47 | 0.77 | $13.11 | $27,260 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 1,480 | 0.42 | 0.68 | $15.30 | $31,830 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 1,300 | 0.65 | 1.06 | $13.56 | $28,200 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 1,300 | 0.78 | 1.27 | $17.52 | $36,430 |
| Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN | 950 | 0.98 | 1.60 | $17.03 | $35,420 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI | 900 | 1.15 | 1.88 | $15.86 | $32,990 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 880 | 0.64 | 1.05 | $14.48 | $30,130 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 850 | 0.17 | 0.28 | $14.67 | $30,500 |
| Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH | 830 | 0.85 | 1.39 | $13.70 | $28,490 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | 680 | 4.92 | 8.03 | $13.28 | $27,610 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | 390 | 4.54 | 7.42 | $15.87 | $33,000 |
| Wausau, WI | 240 | 3.66 | 5.98 | $15.17 | $31,550 |
| Appleton, WI | 410 | 3.65 | 5.96 | $18.22 | $37,900 |
| Dalton, GA | 190 | 2.95 | 4.81 | $13.68 | $28,460 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | 290 | 2.87 | 4.69 | $14.09 | $29,300 |
| Odessa, TX | 160 | 2.76 | 4.51 | $15.11 | $31,430 |
| Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV | 110 | 2.75 | 4.49 | $17.60 | $36,610 |
| Holland-Grand Haven, MI | 260 | 2.65 | 4.33 | $13.53 | $28,150 |
| Columbus, IN | 100 | 2.60 | 4.25 | $14.04 | $29,200 |