Abrasive Blaster/Coating Applicator Salary in the United States

How much does an Abrasive Blaster/Coating Applicator make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Abrasive Blaster/Coating Applicator in the United States is $72,549 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, an Abrasive Blaster/Coating Applicator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,713
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,793 to $80,486
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,641
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Abrasive Blaster/Coating Applicator Salaries by Percentile

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Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $80,486 $6,707 $1,548 $39
Average $72,549 $6,046 $1,395 $35
25th Percentile $65,793 $5,483 $1,265 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Abrasive Blaster/Coating Applicator Salaries

An Abrasive Blaster/Coating Applicator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Abrasive Blaster/Coating Applicator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Abrasive Blaster/Coating Applicator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $68,604
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $69,125
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $71,447
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $73,651
  • Expert (over 8 years): $74,203
Levels Salary
Entry Level Abrasive Blaster/Coating Applicator$68,604
Intermediate Level Abrasive Blaster/Coating Applicator$69,125
Senior Level Abrasive Blaster/Coating Applicator$71,447
Specialist Level Abrasive Blaster/Coating Applicator$73,651
Expert Level Abrasive Blaster/Coating Applicator$74,203
$68,604 0 yr
$69,125 < 2 yrs
$71,447 2-4 yrs
$73,651 5-8 yrs
$74,203 > 8 yrs
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How Do Abrasive Blaster/Coating Applicator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Abrasive Blaster/Coating Applicators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $80,326.
  • California: $80,022.
  • Massachusetts: $78,955.

Top Paying Cities for Abrasive Blaster/Coating Applicators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $91,506
  • San Francisco: $90,607
  • Oakland: $88,597

What Skills Can Increase an Abrasive Blaster/Coating Applicator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Welding (Mentioned in 7.5% Job Postings): Welding is a fabrication or sculptural process that joins materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, by using high heat to melt the parts together and allowing them to cool causing fusion. Welding is distinct from lower temperature metal-joining techniques such as brazing and soldering, which do not melt the base metal. In addition to melting the base metal, a filler material is typically added to the joint to form a pool of molten material (the weld pool) that cools to form a joint that, based on weld configuration (butt, full penetration, fillet, etc.), can be stronger than the base material (parent metal). Pressure may also be used in conjunction with heat, or by itself, to produce a weld. Welding also requires a form of shield to protect the filler metals or melted metals from being contaminated or oxidized. Many different energy sources can be used for welding, including a gas flame (chemical), an electric arc (electrical), a laser, an electron beam, friction, and ultrasound. While often an industrial process, welding may be performed in many different environments, including in open air, under water, and in outer space. Welding is a hazardous undertaking and precautions are required to avoid burns, electric shock, vision damage, inhalation of poisonous gases and fumes, and exposure to intense ultraviolet radiation.
  • Environmental Safety (Mentioned in 5% Job Postings): Enforcing safety guidelines, policies, and practices to prevent workplace incidents while reducing environmental toxins and spillage.
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Planning 12.5%
Welding 7.5%
Environmental Safety 5%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Abrasive Blaster/Coating Applicator's salary.
  • Team Development: Can increase your salary by up to 74%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Lean: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Team Development
$126,235
74%
Initiative
$79,079
9%
Lean
$78,353
8%
Team Building
$78,353
8%
Reading Comprehension
$76,902
6%
Teamwork
$76,177
5%
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Abrasive Blaster/Coating Applicator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Abrasive Blaster/Coating Applicator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Abrasive Blaster/Coating Applicator

Salaries for an Abrasive Blaster/Coating Applicator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $42,849 in 2023 to around $42,887 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Abrasive Blaster/Coating Applicator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Abrasive Blaster/Coating Applicator Over Time

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$42,849
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$43,004
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2024 $43,004
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