How much does a painter make in Grand Junction?
$50,660a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Grand Junction, CO metro area. That is $24.36 an hour or $4,222 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.36
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 107 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,910Median: $50,660Highest 10%: $71,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,910 | $17.26 | |
| 25th | $43,740 | $21.03 | |
| Median | $50,660 | $24.36 | |
| 75th | $55,920 | $26.88 | |
| 90th | $71,940 | $34.59 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Denver, CO | $58,070 |
| Boulder, CO | $52,760 |
| 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 Grand Junction, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Grand Junction?
The median hourly pay in the Grand Junction, CO metro area is $24.36 ($50,660 a year).
Do painters make more in Grand Junction than the national average?
Yes: $50,660 against $49,400 nationally, 3% more.
How does Grand Junction compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $52,970, so Grand Junction pays 4% less.
Where does Grand Junction rank for painter pay?
107 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Grand Junction?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,940 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.