How much does a painter make in Buffalo?
$53,340a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $25.64 an hour or $4,445 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.64
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 85 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,040Median: $53,340Highest 10%: $95,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,040 | $18.77 | |
| 25th | $46,920 | $22.56 | |
| Median | $53,340 | $25.64 | |
| 75th | $64,090 | $30.81 | |
| 90th | $95,930 | $46.12 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for painters.
| New York, NY | $61,420 |
| Elmira, NY | $59,490 |
| Binghamton, NY | $53,190 |
| Albany, NY | $51,650 |
| Utica, NY | $50,650 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $50,420 |
| Kingston, NY | $49,570 |
| Syracuse, NY | $48,600 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $47,690 |
| Watertown, NY | $47,240 |
| Rochester, NY | $47,230 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $25.64 ($53,340 a year).
Do painters make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $53,340 against $49,400 nationally, 8% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $59,570, so Buffalo pays 10% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for painter pay?
85 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,930 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.