How much does a painter make in Alexandria?
$43,510a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $20.92 an hour or $3,626 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.92
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 293 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,140Median: $43,510Highest 10%: $65,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,140 | $13.05 | |
| 25th | $36,890 | $17.74 | |
| Median | $43,510 | $20.92 | |
| 75th | $48,200 | $23.17 | |
| 90th | $65,860 | $31.66 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $49,130 |
| Houma, LA | $47,690 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $46,810 |
| New Orleans, LA | $45,980 |
| Slidell, LA | $43,990 |
| Lafayette, LA | $43,470 |
| Shreveport, LA | $42,670 |
| Monroe, LA | $37,990 |
Related jobs in Alexandria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $74,670 |
| Plumber | $57,470 |
| Electrician | $50,200 |
| Carpenter | $46,760 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $46,200 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $44,570 |
| Construction Laborer | $36,940 |
| Helpers--Pipelayer | $36,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $20.92 ($43,510 a year).
Do painters make more in Alexandria than the national average?
No: $43,510 against $49,400 nationally, 12% less.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $46,410, so Alexandria pays 6% less.
Where does Alexandria rank for painter pay?
293 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,860 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.