How much does a painter make in Colorado?
$52,970a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Colorado. That is $25.47 an hour or $4,414 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.47
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,570Median: $52,970Highest 10%: $77,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,570 | $19.50 | |
| 25th | $47,210 | $22.70 | |
| Median | $52,970 | $25.47 | |
| 75th | $59,650 | $28.68 | |
| 90th | $77,710 | $37.36 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $58,070 |
| Boulder, CO | $52,760 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $50,660 |
| Greeley, CO | $49,070 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $48,900 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $48,470 |
| Pueblo, CO | $47,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 16. Nevada | $56,390 |
| 17. North Dakota | $54,870 |
| 18. Vermont | $53,120 |
| 19. Colorado | $52,970 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $52,120 |
| 21. Michigan | $50,650 |
| 22. Indiana | $50,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $25.47 ($52,970 a year).
Do painters make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $52,970 against $49,400 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Colorado rank for painter pay?
Colorado ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays painters the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $58,070 a year.
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.