How much does a painter make in Boston?
$57,820a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $27.80 an hour or $4,818 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.80
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 3,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,650Median: $57,820Highest 10%: $109,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,650 | $21.95 | |
| 25th | $48,470 | $23.30 | |
| Median | $57,820 | $27.80 | |
| 75th | $70,560 | $33.92 | |
| 90th | $109,800 | $52.81 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Amherst Town, MA | $55,040 |
| Worcester, MA | $54,240 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $50,670 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $50,350 |
| Springfield, MA | $49,640 |
| Providence, RI | $44,320 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $27.80 ($57,820 a year).
Do painters make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $57,820 against $49,400 nationally, 17% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $57,510, so Boston pays 1% more.
Where does Boston rank for painter pay?
58 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,800 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.