How much does a painter make in Denver?
$58,070a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $27.92 an hour or $4,839 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.92
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 1,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,430Median: $58,070Highest 10%: $80,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,430 | $22.32 | |
| 25th | $49,070 | $23.59 | |
| Median | $58,070 | $27.92 | |
| 75th | $60,050 | $28.87 | |
| 90th | $80,970 | $38.93 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Boulder, CO | $52,760 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $50,660 |
| Greeley, CO | $49,070 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $48,900 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $48,470 |
| Pueblo, CO | $47,020 |
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Salaries for every job in Denver, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $27.92 ($58,070 a year).
Do painters make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $58,070 against $49,400 nationally, 18% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $52,970, so Denver pays 10% more.
Where does Denver rank for painter pay?
54 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,970 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.