How much does a painter make in Dayton?
$47,310a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $22.75 an hour or $3,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.75
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 195 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,710Median: $47,310Highest 10%: $70,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,710 | $17.65 | |
| 25th | $39,520 | $19.00 | |
| Median | $47,310 | $22.75 | |
| 75th | $58,230 | $28.00 | |
| 90th | $70,090 | $33.70 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Akron, OH | $57,560 |
| Springfield, OH | $56,860 |
| Columbus, OH | $51,810 |
| Wheeling, WV | $51,200 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $50,170 |
| Cleveland, OH | $49,590 |
| Youngstown, OH | $49,400 |
| Toledo, OH | $48,820 |
| Canton, OH | $48,610 |
| Weirton, WV | $46,780 |
| Huntington, WV | $46,010 |
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Salaries for every job in Dayton, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $22.75 ($47,310 a year).
Do painters make more in Dayton than the national average?
No: $47,310 against $49,400 nationally, 4% less.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $49,450, so Dayton pays 4% less.
Where does Dayton rank for painter pay?
195 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,090 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.