Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for painting, coating, and decorating workers in the United States was $41,600 ($20.00 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,470 | $15.13 |
| 25th | $37,030 | $17.80 |
| Median | $41,600 | $20.00 |
| 75th | $50,360 | $24.21 |
| 90th | $60,820 | $29.24 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 51-9123
- Total U.S. employment: 7,940
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
At $20.00 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $41,600 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $41,600.
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $37,030 | $17.80 | -11.0% | 50 |
| Arkansas | $40,310 | $19.38 | -3.1% | 50 |
| California | $41,600 | $20.00 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Colorado | $54,070 | $25.99 | +30.0% | 170 |
| Connecticut | $50,720 | $24.38 | +21.9% | 50 |
| Florida | $37,440 | $18.00 | -10.0% | 720 |
| Georgia | $46,310 | $22.27 | +11.3% | 60 |
| Idaho | $45,050 | $21.66 | +8.3% | 0 |
| Illinois | $41,960 | $20.18 | +0.9% | 180 |
| Indiana | $41,350 | $19.88 | -0.6% | 490 |
| Iowa | $46,670 | $22.44 | +12.2% | 100 |
| Kansas | $39,470 | $18.97 | -5.1% | 90 |
| Kentucky | $42,220 | $20.30 | +1.5% | 200 |
| Louisiana | $38,320 | $18.42 | -7.9% | 50 |
| Maryland | $47,320 | $22.75 | +13.8% | 50 |
| Massachusetts | $54,070 | $26.00 | +30.0% | 210 |
| Michigan | $38,500 | $18.51 | -7.5% | 140 |
| Minnesota | $43,630 | $20.98 | +4.9% | 150 |
| Mississippi | $33,330 | $16.03 | -19.9% | 70 |
| Missouri | $48,560 | $23.34 | +16.7% | 140 |
| Montana | $34,790 | $16.72 | -16.4% | 40 |
| Nevada | $60,190 | $28.94 | +44.7% | 0 |
| New Jersey | $52,160 | $25.08 | +25.4% | 90 |
| New York | $48,510 | $23.32 | +16.6% | 460 |
| North Carolina | $42,960 | $20.66 | +3.3% | 170 |
| Ohio | $49,080 | $23.60 | +18.0% | 230 |
| Oklahoma | $36,780 | $17.68 | -11.6% | 100 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,660 | $20.03 | +0.1% | 180 |
| South Carolina | $43,820 | $21.07 | +5.3% | 140 |
| South Dakota | $31,550 | $15.17 | -24.2% | 40 |
| Tennessee | $35,540 | $17.09 | -14.6% | 200 |
| Texas | $32,430 | $15.59 | -22.0% | 550 |
| Utah | $38,430 | $18.48 | -7.6% | 70 |
| Virginia | $47,090 | $22.64 | +13.2% | 290 |
| Washington | $61,210 | $29.43 | +47.1% | 90 |
| Wisconsin | $48,330 | $23.24 | +16.2% | 230 |
| Wyoming | $37,090 | $17.83 | -10.8% | 60 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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- Driver/Sales Workers — $38,770/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for painting, coating, and decorating workers?
The median annual wage for painting, coating, and decorating workers is $41,600 ($20.00 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays painting, coating, and decorating workers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many painting, coating, and decorating workers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 7,940 painting, coating, and decorating workers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do painting, coating, and decorating workers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $20.00. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.