How much does a painter make in Atlanta?
$49,570a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $23.83 an hour or $4,131 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.83
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 126 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 1,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,900Median: $49,570Highest 10%: $59,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,900 | $18.22 | |
| 25th | $44,320 | $21.31 | |
| Median | $49,570 | $23.83 | |
| 75th | $54,050 | $25.99 | |
| 90th | $59,030 | $28.38 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Albany, GA | $61,530 |
| 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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How much does a painter make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $23.83 ($49,570 a year).
Do painters make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $49,570 against $49,400 nationally, 0% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $48,340, so Atlanta pays 3% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for painter pay?
126 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,030 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.