Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for painting, coating, and decorating workers is $20.00 an hour ($41,600 a year). About 7,940 people work in this job there.
Pay range for painting, coating, and decorating workers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.13 | $31,470 |
| 25% of workers | $17.80 | $37,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.00 | $41,600 |
| 75% of workers | $24.21 | $50,360 |
| 90% of workers | $29.24 | $60,820 |
Best-paying states for painting, coating, and decorating workers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $61,210 | 90 |
| Nevada | $60,190 | 0 |
| Massachusetts | $54,070 | 210 |
| Colorado | $54,070 | 170 |
| New Jersey | $52,160 | 90 |
| Connecticut | $50,720 | 50 |
| Ohio | $49,080 | 230 |
| Missouri | $48,560 | 140 |
| New York | $48,510 | 460 |
| Wisconsin | $48,330 | 230 |
Pay by state
Education, experience and outlook for painting, coating, and decorating workers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $49,400 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $34,890 |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $48,250 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $46,170 |
| Furniture Finishers | $44,540 |
| Foundry Mold and Coremakers | $48,110 |
| Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | $42,660 |
| Etchers and Engravers | $43,310 |
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Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.