How much does a helpers--painter make in Houston?
$36,960a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--painters in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $17.77 an hour or $3,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.77
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 23
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,960Median: $36,960Highest 10%: $39,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,960 | $12.96 | |
| 25th | $30,510 | $14.67 | |
| Median | $36,960 | $17.77 | |
| 75th | $39,100 | $18.80 | |
| 90th | $39,110 | $18.80 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for helpers--painters.
| Dallas, TX | $40,420 |
| Austin, TX | $37,920 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $104,400 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $79,450 |
| Boilermaker | $77,090 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,020 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $70,030 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $66,780 |
| Extraction Worker | $64,740 |
| Derrick Operator | $62,910 |
| Plumber | $61,300 |
| Electrician | $59,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--painter make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $17.77 ($36,960 a year).
Do helpers--painters make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $36,960 against $40,470 nationally, 9% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $37,040, so Houston pays 0% more.
Where does Houston rank for helpers--painter pay?
23 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does a helpers--painter make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,110 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.