How much does a painter make in Georgia?
$48,340a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Georgia. That is $23.24 an hour or $4,028 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.24
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,690Median: $48,340Highest 10%: $68,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,690 | $17.64 | |
| 25th | $42,130 | $20.25 | |
| Median | $48,340 | $23.24 | |
| 75th | $57,670 | $27.73 | |
| 90th | $68,060 | $32.72 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albany, GA | $61,530 |
| Atlanta, GA | $49,570 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $47,470 |
| Gainesville, GA | $47,180 |
| Savannah, GA | $46,040 |
| Brunswick, GA | $45,760 |
| Macon, GA | $45,470 |
| Augusta, GA | $41,090 |
| Athens, GA | $41,060 |
| Columbus, GA | $40,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 26. Ohio | $49,450 |
| 27. Maryland | $49,120 |
| 28. Oregon | $48,900 |
| 29. Georgia | $48,340 |
| 30. Arizona | $48,250 |
| 31. South Dakota | $48,160 |
| 32. Kentucky | $48,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $23.24 ($48,340 a year).
Do painters make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $48,340 against $49,400 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Georgia rank for painter pay?
Georgia ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays painters the most?
Albany, GA, with a median of $61,530 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.