How much does a helpers--painter make in Baton Rouge?
$44,330a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--painters in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area. That is $21.31 an hour or $3,694 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.31
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 23
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,240Median: $44,330Highest 10%: $47,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,240 | $15.02 | |
| 25th | $37,500 | $18.03 | |
| Median | $44,330 | $21.31 | |
| 75th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 90th | $47,620 | $22.89 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for helpers--painters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Baton Rouge
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $78,870 |
| Boilermaker | $74,730 |
| Plumber | $74,240 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $73,470 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $71,770 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $70,700 |
| Paving | $65,610 |
| Electrician | $65,330 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $61,870 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $61,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--painter make an hour in Baton Rouge?
The median hourly pay in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area is $21.31 ($44,330 a year).
Do helpers--painters make more in Baton Rouge than the national average?
Yes: $44,330 against $40,470 nationally, 10% more.
How does Baton Rouge compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $37,340, so Baton Rouge pays 19% more.
Where does Baton Rouge rank for helpers--painter pay?
8 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does a helpers--painter make starting out in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,620 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.