Painter salary in the United States

How much does a Painter make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$23.75

Median $23.75
Low $18.00High $37.89

Based on 225,190 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$37,440
25th percentile
$44,640
75th percentile
$61,660
90th percentile
$78,810

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