How much does a painter make in Columbus?
$40,100a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $19.28 an hour or $3,342 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.28
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 327 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,280Median: $40,100Highest 10%: $50,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| 25th | $35,770 | $17.20 | |
| Median | $40,100 | $19.28 | |
| 75th | $44,320 | $21.31 | |
| 90th | $50,850 | $24.45 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Albany, GA | $61,530 |
| Atlanta, GA | $49,570 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $47,470 |
| Gainesville, GA | $47,180 |
| Savannah, GA | $46,040 |
| Brunswick, GA | $45,760 |
| Augusta, GA | $41,090 |
| Athens, GA | $41,060 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, GAFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $19.28 ($40,100 a year).
Do painters make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $40,100 against $49,400 nationally, 19% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $48,340, so Columbus pays 17% less.
Where does Columbus rank for painter pay?
327 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,850 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.