How much does a painter make in Columbus?
$51,810a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $24.91 an hour or $4,318 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.91
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 95 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,270Median: $51,810Highest 10%: $77,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,270 | $18.40 | |
| 25th | $46,850 | $22.52 | |
| Median | $51,810 | $24.91 | |
| 75th | $65,410 | $31.45 | |
| 90th | $77,110 | $37.07 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Akron, OH | $57,560 |
| Springfield, OH | $56,860 |
| Wheeling, WV | $51,200 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $50,170 |
| Cleveland, OH | $49,590 |
| 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 Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $24.91 ($51,810 a year).
Do painters make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $51,810 against $49,400 nationally, 5% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $49,450, so Columbus pays 5% more.
Where does Columbus rank for painter pay?
95 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,110 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.