How much does a painter make in Birmingham?
$44,560a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $21.42 an hour or $3,713 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.42
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 278 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,700Median: $44,560Highest 10%: $59,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,700 | $16.68 | |
| 25th | $37,960 | $18.25 | |
| Median | $44,560 | $21.42 | |
| 75th | $51,960 | $24.98 | |
| 90th | $59,010 | $28.37 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Anniston, AL | $61,480 |
| Florence, AL | $48,190 |
| Mobile, AL | $46,370 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $46,210 |
| Huntsville, AL | $45,510 |
| Dothan, AL | $43,910 |
| Daphne, AL | $43,370 |
| Montgomery, AL | $40,600 |
| Columbus, GA | $40,100 |
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Salaries for every job in Birmingham, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $21.42 ($44,560 a year).
Do painters make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $44,560 against $49,400 nationally, 10% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $43,930, so Birmingham pays 1% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for painter pay?
278 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,010 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.