How much does a helpers--painter make in Washington?
$43,890a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--painters in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $21.10 an hour or $3,658 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.10
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 23
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,120Median: $43,890Highest 10%: $50,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,120 | $15.92 | |
| 25th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| Median | $43,890 | $21.10 | |
| 75th | $50,650 | $24.35 | |
| 90th | $50,650 | $24.35 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for helpers--painters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $122,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $83,540 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $80,150 |
| Electrician | $75,930 |
| Plumber | $71,860 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $68,320 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $64,310 |
| Explosives Worker | $63,920 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,630 |
| Glazier | $63,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--painter make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $21.10 ($43,890 a year).
Do helpers--painters make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $43,890 against $40,470 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Washington rank for helpers--painter pay?
9 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does a helpers--painter make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,650 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.