How much does a painter make in Arkansas?
$40,090a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Arkansas. That is $19.27 an hour or $3,341 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.27
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,150Median: $40,090Highest 10%: $54,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,150 | $14.98 | |
| 25th | $36,940 | $17.76 | |
| Median | $40,090 | $19.27 | |
| 75th | $47,520 | $22.85 | |
| 90th | $54,610 | $26.25 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Texarkana, TX | $47,300 |
| Little Rock, AR | $44,660 |
| Memphis, TN | $44,620 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $39,480 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $39,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 48. Tennessee | $43,230 |
| 49. Rhode Island | $41,590 |
| 50. South Carolina | $40,840 |
| 51. Arkansas | $40,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $19.27 ($40,090 a year).
Do painters make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $40,090 against $49,400 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for painter pay?
Arkansas ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays painters the most?
Texarkana, TX-AR, with a median of $47,300 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.