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Painter salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Painter make in the United States?

Average base salary

$21.99
Average $21.99
Low $14.87
High $32.51

The average salary for a painter is $21.99 per hour in the United States and $5,625 overtime per year.21.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Painter job openings in United States

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Facilities Painter FT
Arc of Monroe3.2out of 5 stars.
Rochester, NY
$22.50 - $23.50 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Painter in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Carlson Paving Products
 
$400,000per year
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Renewal by Andersen
 
$260,161per year
Qarbon Aerospace
 
$200,000per year
Washington Hospital Healthcare...
 
$153,150per year
Athens Ford
 
$150,000per year
SBM Management Services
 
$150,000per year

Highest paying cities for Painters near United States

  1. Chicago, IL
    $26.28 per hour
  2. Tacoma, WA
    $26.05 per hour
  3. Spokane, WA
    $23.93 per hour
  4. Green Bay, WI
    $22.82 per hour
  5. Prescott, AZ
    $21.64 per hour

Where can a Painter earn more?

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