How much does a painter make in Albany?
$61,530a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Albany, GA metro area. That is $29.58 an hour or $5,128 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.58
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,630Median: $61,530Highest 10%: $75,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,630 | $17.61 | |
| 25th | $37,980 | $18.26 | |
| Median | $61,530 | $29.58 | |
| 75th | $68,640 | $33.00 | |
| 90th | $75,670 | $36.38 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Atlanta, GA | $49,570 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $47,470 |
| Gainesville, GA | $47,180 |
| Savannah, GA | $46,040 |
| Brunswick, GA | $45,760 |
| Augusta, GA | $41,090 |
| Athens, GA | $41,060 |
| Columbus, GA | $40,100 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, GAFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany, GA metro area is $29.58 ($61,530 a year).
Do painters make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $61,530 against $49,400 nationally, 25% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $48,340, so Albany pays 27% more.
Where does Albany rank for painter pay?
18 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,670 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.