How much does a painter make in Connecticut?
$58,480a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Connecticut. That is $28.12 an hour or $4,873 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.12
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,120Median: $58,480Highest 10%: $92,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,120 | $19.29 | |
| 25th | $47,630 | $22.90 | |
| Median | $58,480 | $28.12 | |
| 75th | $76,420 | $36.74 | |
| 90th | $92,390 | $44.42 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $59,590 |
| Norwich, CT | $58,730 |
| Hartford, CT | $58,520 |
| New Haven, CT | $58,490 |
| Waterbury, CT | $55,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 8. New Jersey | $59,250 |
| 9. California | $59,020 |
| 10. Delaware | $58,530 |
| 11. Connecticut | $58,480 |
| 12. Montana | $58,290 |
| 13. Massachusetts | $57,510 |
| 14. Missouri | $57,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $28.12 ($58,480 a year).
Do painters make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $58,480 against $49,400 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for painter pay?
Connecticut ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays painters the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $59,590 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.