How much does a painter make in Cleveland?
$49,590a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $23.84 an hour or $4,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.84
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 125 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 1,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,460Median: $49,590Highest 10%: $75,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,460 | $18.01 | |
| 25th | $44,110 | $21.21 | |
| Median | $49,590 | $23.84 | |
| 75th | $65,890 | $31.68 | |
| 90th | $75,700 | $36.39 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Akron, OH | $57,560 |
| Springfield, OH | $56,860 |
| Columbus, OH | $51,810 |
| Wheeling, WV | $51,200 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $50,170 |
| Youngstown, OH | $49,400 |
| Toledo, OH | $48,820 |
| Canton, OH | $48,610 |
| Dayton, OH | $47,310 |
| Weirton, WV | $46,780 |
| Huntington, WV | $46,010 |
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Salaries for every job in Cleveland, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $23.84 ($49,590 a year).
Do painters make more in Cleveland than the national average?
Yes: $49,590 against $49,400 nationally, 0% more.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $49,450, so Cleveland pays 0% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for painter pay?
125 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,700 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.