How much does a painter make in Bloomington?
$46,570a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Bloomington, IL metro area. That is $22.39 an hour or $3,881 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.39
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 223 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,190Median: $46,570Highest 10%: $84,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,190 | $18.84 | |
| 25th | $39,920 | $19.19 | |
| Median | $46,570 | $22.39 | |
| 75th | $58,160 | $27.96 | |
| 90th | $84,010 | $40.39 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Champaign, IL | $84,370 |
| Rockford, IL | $72,700 |
| Peoria, IL | $64,450 |
| Springfield, IL | $63,930 |
| Chicago, IL | $61,740 |
| St. Louis, MO | $59,810 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $58,010 |
| Davenport, IA | $57,870 |
| Decatur, IL | $48,510 |
| Paducah, KY | $45,390 |
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Salaries for every job in Bloomington, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Bloomington?
The median hourly pay in the Bloomington, IL metro area is $22.39 ($46,570 a year).
Do painters make more in Bloomington than the national average?
No: $46,570 against $49,400 nationally, 6% less.
How does Bloomington compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $61,260, so Bloomington pays 24% less.
Where does Bloomington rank for painter pay?
223 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,010 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.