How much does a coating make in Salem?
$47,290a year
Median yearly pay for coatings in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $22.74 an hour or $3,941 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.74
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 187 of 337
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,040Median: $47,290Highest 10%: $73,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,040 | $18.29 | |
| 25th | $43,840 | $21.08 | |
| Median | $47,290 | $22.74 | |
| 75th | $60,000 | $28.85 | |
| 90th | $73,410 | $35.29 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for coatings.
| Portland, OR | $52,640 |
| Bend, OR | $49,390 |
| Medford, OR | $48,720 |
| Eugene, OR | $47,070 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $46,580 |
| Albany, OR | $45,520 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $65,270 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $62,220 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter | $62,090 |
| Crushing | $59,290 |
| Machinist | $58,930 |
| Welder | $57,180 |
| Separating | $55,100 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $53,920 |
| Molder | $52,220 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $51,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a coating make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $22.74 ($47,290 a year).
Do coatings make more in Salem than the national average?
No: $47,290 against $48,250 nationally, 2% less.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $49,400, so Salem pays 4% less.
Where does Salem rank for coating pay?
187 of 337 metro areas with data.
How much does a coating make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,410 or more.
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.