How much does a painter make in Baltimore?
$48,600a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $23.37 an hour or $4,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.37
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 153 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 1,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,970Median: $48,600Highest 10%: $80,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,970 | $19.22 | |
| 25th | $46,360 | $22.29 | |
| Median | $48,600 | $23.37 | |
| 75th | $59,770 | $28.74 | |
| 90th | $80,560 | $38.73 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Philadelphia, PA | $57,410 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $50,760 |
| Washington, DC | $50,560 |
| Salisbury, MD | $43,950 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $43,070 |
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Salaries for every job in Baltimore, MDFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $23.37 ($48,600 a year).
Do painters make more in Baltimore than the national average?
No: $48,600 against $49,400 nationally, 2% less.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $49,120, so Baltimore pays 1% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for painter pay?
153 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,560 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.