How much does a painter make in Arizona?
$48,250a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Arizona. That is $23.20 an hour or $4,021 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.20
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,180Median: $48,250Highest 10%: $63,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,180 | $19.32 | |
| 25th | $45,370 | $21.81 | |
| Median | $48,250 | $23.20 | |
| 75th | $58,560 | $28.15 | |
| 90th | $63,640 | $30.60 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $48,860 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $46,920 |
| Tucson, AZ | $44,980 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $44,440 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $44,130 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $40,460 |
| Yuma, AZ | $39,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 27. Maryland | $49,120 |
| 28. Oregon | $48,900 |
| 29. Georgia | $48,340 |
| 30. Arizona | $48,250 |
| 31. South Dakota | $48,160 |
| 32. Kentucky | $48,110 |
| 33. Florida | $47,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $23.20 ($48,250 a year).
Do painters make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $48,250 against $49,400 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Arizona rank for painter pay?
Arizona ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays painters the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $48,860 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.