Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for painting, coating, and decorating workers is $15.59 an hour ($32,430 a year). About 550 people work in this job there.
That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($41,600). Texas ranks 36th of 37 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for painting, coating, and decorating workers in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.25 | $23,400 |
| 25% of workers | $13.22 | $27,500 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.59 | $32,430 |
| 75% of workers | $19.64 | $40,850 |
| 90% of workers | $25.39 | $52,800 |
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $32,930 | 190 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $30,710 | 140 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $27,860 | 40 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $45,460 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $29,630 |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $46,750 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $40,010 |
| Furniture Finishers | $36,350 |
| Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | $38,170 |
| Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | $29,130 |
| Etchers and Engravers | $31,180 |
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