Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Job Outlook
Employment projections for 2024–2034 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Projected Growth
+0.7%
2024–2034
Annual Openings
15,800
projected per year
Outlook Rating
Slower than averageWhat This Means
Employment of coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders is projected to grow +0.7% from 2024 to 2034. This is slower than the average for all occupations.
About 15,800 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.
The median annual wage for this occupation was $47,590 as of the latest data. About 159,500 people were employed in this role.
Typical Entry-Level Education
High School Diploma