Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Salary in U.S. (2024)
The median pay for a painting, coating, and decorating workers in U.S. is $40,860/year ($19.64/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $63K for experienced workers.
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AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
So what does $41K get you in U.S.?
About painting, coating, and decorating workers
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.
Entry-level painting, coating, and decorating workers (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $41K.Top earners bring in $63K or more - a $34K spread from bottom to top.
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $68K | +67% | 510 |
| Washington | $61K | +50% | 100 |
| Massachusetts | $52K | +28% | 250 |
| Illinois | $51K | +25% | 50 |
| New Jersey | $51K | +24% | 200 |
| Georgia | $49K | +20% | 150 |
| Kentucky | $48K | +17% | 90 |
| Virginia | $46K | +13% | 260 |
| Maryland | $46K | +12% | 80 |
| New Hampshire | $45K | +11% | N/A |
| Iowa | $45K | +11% | 170 |
| Nebraska | $45K | +11% | 60 |
| Kansas | $45K | +11% | 100 |
| Missouri | $45K | +10% | 200 |
| North Carolina | $45K | +10% | 200 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do painting, coating, and decorating workers make in U.S.?
The median is $40,860 a year - that works out to about $19.64 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,490, and experienced painting, coating, and decorating workers can clear $62,770. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $41K enough to live in U.S.?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,906/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 48.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a painting, coating, and decorating workers salary go in U.S.?
U.S. has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median painting, coating, and decorating workers salary is worth about $40,860 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do painting, coating, and decorating workers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.