Painter Salary in the US
$48,340
per year
per month
$4,030
per month
per year
Bonus
$960/year
Bonus
$80/month
Painter - Average Salary
The average salary for a Painter is $48,340 per year ($4,030 per month), which is $5,150 (-10%) lower than the average salary in the United States.
A Painter can expect an average starting salary of $26,740. The highest salaries can exceed $79,840.
A Painter can expect an average starting salary of $26,740. The highest salaries can exceed $79,840.
$26,740
Low
$48,340
Average salary
$79,840
High
$2,230
Low
$4,030
Average salary
$6,650
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0 $42,100 $84,220 | ||
| Salary | $26,740 - 79,840 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 4,380 | |
| Total Pay | $26,740 - 84,220 |
$0 $3,510 $7,020 | ||
| Salary | $2,230 - 6,650 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 370 | |
| Total Pay | $2,230 - 7,020 |
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Painter Salary Range
Among Painters in the U.S., Artist Painters tend to earn less, while Industrial Painters, Automotive Painters and Aircraft Painters enjoy the highest salaries.
Painter - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Painter | $58K/year | +19% |
| Industrial Painter | $57K/year | +18% |
| Bridge Painter | $57K/year | +17% |
| Automotive Painter | $56K/year | +16% |
| House Painter | $54K/year | +12% |
| Artist Painter | $37K/year | -23% |
Painter - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Painter with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $32,310 per year. A mid career Painter with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $40,420, while an experienced Painter with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $57,680. Painters with more than 20 years of experience earn $62,390 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Painter
| Late Career | ▲ +29% |
| Experienced | ▲ +19% |
| Average Salary | $48,340/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -16% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -33% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
11%
11%
Male
89%
89%
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Painter - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Painter jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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