How much does a painter make in Albany?
$51,650a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $24.83 an hour or $4,304 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.83
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 96 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,280Median: $51,650Highest 10%: $76,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,280 | $20.33 | |
| 25th | $47,690 | $22.93 | |
| Median | $51,650 | $24.83 | |
| 75th | $63,740 | $30.64 | |
| 90th | $76,760 | $36.90 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for painters.
| New York, NY | $61,420 |
| Elmira, NY | $59,490 |
| Buffalo, NY | $53,340 |
| Binghamton, NY | $53,190 |
| Utica, NY | $50,650 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $50,420 |
| Kingston, NY | $49,570 |
| Syracuse, NY | $48,600 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $47,690 |
| Watertown, NY | $47,240 |
| Rochester, NY | $47,230 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $24.83 ($51,650 a year).
Do painters make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $51,650 against $49,400 nationally, 5% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $59,570, so Albany pays 13% less.
Where does Albany rank for painter pay?
96 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,760 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.