How much does a painter make in Alabama?
$43,930a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Alabama. That is $21.12 an hour or $3,661 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.12
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,190Median: $43,930Highest 10%: $57,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,190 | $16.44 | |
| 25th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| Median | $43,930 | $21.12 | |
| 75th | $50,410 | $24.24 | |
| 90th | $57,490 | $27.64 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Anniston, AL | $61,480 |
| Florence, AL | $48,190 |
| Mobile, AL | $46,370 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $46,210 |
| Huntsville, AL | $45,510 |
| Birmingham, AL | $44,560 |
| Dothan, AL | $43,910 |
| Daphne, AL | $43,370 |
| Montgomery, AL | $40,600 |
| Columbus, GA | $40,100 |
| Auburn, AL | $38,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 44. Mississippi | $44,800 |
| 45. West Virginia | $44,230 |
| 46. North Carolina | $44,110 |
| 47. Alabama | $43,930 |
| 48. Tennessee | $43,230 |
| 49. Rhode Island | $41,590 |
| 50. South Carolina | $40,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $21.12 ($43,930 a year).
Do painters make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $43,930 against $49,400 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Alabama rank for painter pay?
Alabama ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays painters the most?
Anniston-Oxford, AL, with a median of $61,480 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.