How much does a coating make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $23.20 an hour or $4,021 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.20
- Average (mean)
- $52,620
- Jobs
- 158,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,260 | $17.43 | |
| 25th | $40,590 | $19.51 | |
| Median | $48,250 | $23.20 | |
| 75th | $59,680 | $28.69 | |
| 90th | $74,730 | $35.93 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Alaska | $69,910 |
| Washington | $59,980 |
| New Jersey | $58,240 |
| Maine | $56,200 |
| Maryland | $55,510 |
| Colorado | $53,590 |
| Mississippi | $53,170 |
| California | $52,950 |
| Connecticut | $52,900 |
| Minnesota | $52,210 |
| Hawaii | $51,990 |
| Massachusetts | $51,150 |
| North Dakota | $51,020 |
| Wyoming | $50,220 |
| Virginia | $49,880 |
| Rhode Island | $49,850 |
| Oregon | $49,400 |
| Vermont | $49,360 |
| Nebraska | $49,340 |
| Iowa | $49,330 |
| Wisconsin | $49,170 |
| Ohio | $48,550 |
| New Hampshire | $48,410 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,340 |
| South Carolina | $48,220 |
| Illinois | $48,000 |
| New York | $48,000 |
| South Dakota | $47,980 |
| Louisiana | $47,950 |
| Utah | $47,880 |
| Arizona | $47,860 |
| Florida | $47,860 |
| Missouri | $47,580 |
| Montana | $47,380 |
| Indiana | $47,320 |
| Tennessee | $47,210 |
| Kentucky | $47,170 |
| Kansas | $47,120 |
| Texas | $46,750 |
| North Carolina | $46,730 |
| Georgia | $46,450 |
| Arkansas | $46,380 |
| Delaware | $46,120 |
| Idaho | $45,810 |
| Oklahoma | $45,780 |
| Nevada | $45,750 |
| New Mexico | $45,730 |
| Michigan | $44,670 |
| Alabama | $44,250 |
| West Virginia | $42,950 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Norwich, CT | $69,600 |
| Ames, IA | $69,090 |
| Springfield, OH | $67,070 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $66,570 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $63,360 |
| Gulfport, MS | $63,180 |
| Seattle, WA | $63,030 |
| Charleston, SC | $62,280 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $62,120 |
| Sebastian, FL | $61,730 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $61,260 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $61,220 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $61,130 |
| Grand Island, NE | $61,110 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $60,820 |
In other countries
Coating belongs to the international group "Spray painters and varnishers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$43,220
- Painting$41,600
- Semiconductor Processing Technician$51,430
- Photographic Process Worker and Processing Machine Operator$40,610
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$50,690
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$68,120
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender$46,460
- Cleaning$43,530
- Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operator and Tender$41,330
- Etcher and Engraver$43,310
Frequently asked questions
How much does a coating make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $23.20 ($48,250 a year).
How much does a coating make a month?
About $4,021 a month before tax, based on a median of $48,250 a year.
How much does a coating make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,260 or less a year ($17.43 an hour); the top 10% make $74,730 or more.
Which state pays coatings the most?
Alaska, with a median of $69,910 a year, followed by Washington ($59,980) and New Jersey ($58,240).
Which city pays coatings the most?
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT, with a median of $69,600 a year.
How many coatings are there in the United States?
About 158,740 people work as coatings.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.