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What is a coating manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a coating manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $38.64 an hour? That's $80,368 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 189,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreCoating ManagerUS Average
Salary
6.3

Avg. Salary $80,368

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.6

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.47%

Asian 6.39%

Black or African American 6.22%

Hispanic or Latino 15.30%

Unknown 4.34%

White 67.27%

Gender

female 12.27%

male 87.73%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44
Stress level
9.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.2

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.6

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a coating manager

  1. Explore coating manager education requirements

    Most common coating manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    58.6 %

    Associate

    15.7 %

    High School Diploma

    12.9 %
  2. Start to develop specific coating manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    ISO21.74%
    Powder Coat21.45%
    Lean Manufacturing15.87%
    Product Quality14.04%
    Process Improvement8.12%
  3. Complete relevant coating manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New coating managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a coating manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real coating manager resumes.
  4. Research coating manager duties and responsibilities

    • Serve as an internal auditor on a team form to work towards a goal of achieving ISO [] certification.
    • Streamline the ordering process for stencils to increase productivity and minimize operational waste.
    • Gloss reading, pencil hardness test, and titration test.
    • Anticipate and troubleshoot equipment problems.
  5. Apply for coating manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a coating manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average coating manager salary

The average coating manager salary in the United States is $80,368 per year or $39 per hour. Coating manager salaries range between $53,000 and $121,000 per year.

Average coating manager salary
$80,368 Yearly
$38.64 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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