How much does a helpers--painter make in Tennessee?
$36,130a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--painters in Tennessee. That is $17.37 an hour or $3,011 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.37
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 25
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,060Median: $36,130Highest 10%: $40,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,060 | $13.01 | |
| 25th | $28,450 | $13.68 | |
| Median | $36,130 | $17.37 | |
| 75th | $36,300 | $17.45 | |
| 90th | $40,470 | $19.46 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for helpers--painters.
| 15. Louisiana | $37,340 |
| 16. Texas | $37,040 |
| 17. Indiana | $36,550 |
| 18. Tennessee | $36,130 |
| 19. Florida | $36,010 |
| 20. North Carolina | $35,980 |
| 21. New Mexico | $35,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--painter make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $17.37 ($36,130 a year).
Do helpers--painters make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $36,130 against $40,470 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for helpers--painter pay?
Tennessee ranks 18 of 25 states.
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.