How much does a painter make in Delaware?
$58,530a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Delaware. That is $28.14 an hour or $4,878 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.14
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,070Median: $58,530Highest 10%: $70,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,070 | $16.86 | |
| 25th | $50,680 | $24.37 | |
| Median | $58,530 | $28.14 | |
| 75th | $61,700 | $29.66 | |
| 90th | $70,350 | $33.82 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $57,410 |
| Dover, DE | $50,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 7. Maine | $59,270 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $28.14 ($58,530 a year).
Do painters make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $58,530 against $49,400 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Delaware rank for painter pay?
Delaware ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays painters the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $57,410 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.