Painting Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for painting workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $52,270 ≈ $25/hr
National median salary $48,060
Total employment 166,680 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do painting workers make in the U.S.?
The median painting workers salary in the United States is $48,060 per year (mean $52,270), and about 80% earn between $36,080 and $73,970.
How much do painting workers make per hour?
Roughly $25 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $52,270 and 2,080 work hours per year.