How much does a painter make in Cleveland?
$37,350a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Cleveland, TN metro area. That is $17.96 an hour or $3,113 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.96
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 353 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,290Median: $37,350Highest 10%: $56,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,290 | $16.00 | |
| 25th | $37,170 | $17.87 | |
| Median | $37,350 | $17.96 | |
| 75th | $43,090 | $20.72 | |
| 90th | $56,020 | $26.93 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Chattanooga, TN | $47,470 |
| Memphis, TN | $44,620 |
| Nashville, TN | $44,330 |
| Jackson, TN | $42,840 |
| Clarksville, TN | $42,470 |
| Knoxville, TN | $40,420 |
| Kingsport, TN | $39,750 |
| Johnson City, TN | $39,390 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $63,130 |
| Electrician | $60,250 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $58,160 |
| Plumber | $55,130 |
| Carpenter | $48,480 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $48,210 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $47,470 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $44,460 |
| Construction Laborer | $44,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, TN metro area is $17.96 ($37,350 a year).
Do painters make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $37,350 against $49,400 nationally, 24% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $43,230, so Cleveland pays 14% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for painter pay?
353 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,020 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.