How much does a painter make in Houston?
$46,140a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $22.18 an hour or $3,845 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.18
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 239 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 4,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,460Median: $46,140Highest 10%: $58,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,460 | $18.01 | |
| 25th | $39,610 | $19.04 | |
| Median | $46,140 | $22.18 | |
| 75th | $49,730 | $23.91 | |
| 90th | $58,390 | $28.07 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Odessa, TX | $47,870 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $47,730 |
| Texarkana, TX | $47,300 |
| Longview, TX | $47,000 |
| Austin, TX | $46,550 |
| Beaumont, TX | $45,840 |
| Waco, TX | $45,560 |
| Dallas, TX | $45,550 |
| Midland, TX | $45,220 |
| Killeen, TX | $43,450 |
| San Antonio, TX | $43,430 |
| College Station, TX | $43,420 |
| San Angelo, TX | $43,130 |
| Amarillo, TX | $42,320 |
| Brownsville, TX | $41,600 |
| McAllen, TX | $40,990 |
| Lubbock, TX | $40,560 |
| Tyler, TX | $40,160 |
| Abilene, TX | $38,760 |
| Victoria, TX | $37,360 |
| El Paso, TX | $36,280 |
| Laredo, TX | $36,020 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $104,400 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $79,450 |
| Boilermaker | $77,090 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,020 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $70,030 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $66,780 |
| Extraction Worker | $64,740 |
| Derrick Operator | $62,910 |
| Plumber | $61,300 |
| Electrician | $59,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $22.18 ($46,140 a year).
Do painters make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $46,140 against $49,400 nationally, 7% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $45,460, so Houston pays 1% more.
Where does Houston rank for painter pay?
239 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,390 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.