How much does a helpers--painter make in North Carolina?
$35,980a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--painters in North Carolina. That is $17.30 an hour or $2,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.30
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 25
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,940Median: $35,980Highest 10%: $41,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,940 | $13.43 | |
| 25th | $29,290 | $14.08 | |
| Median | $35,980 | $17.30 | |
| 75th | $41,010 | $19.72 | |
| 90th | $41,250 | $19.83 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $38,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for helpers--painters.
| 17. Indiana | $36,550 |
| 18. Tennessee | $36,130 |
| 19. Florida | $36,010 |
| 20. North Carolina | $35,980 |
| 21. New Mexico | $35,860 |
| 22. Georgia | $35,430 |
| 23. Arizona | $32,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--painter make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $17.30 ($35,980 a year).
Do helpers--painters make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $35,980 against $40,470 nationally, 11% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for helpers--painter pay?
North Carolina ranks 20 of 25 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays helpers--painters the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $38,380 a year.
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.