How much does a painter make in Illinois?
$61,260a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Illinois. That is $29.45 an hour or $5,105 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.45
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,820Median: $61,260Highest 10%: $105,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,820 | $19.63 | |
| 25th | $47,990 | $23.07 | |
| Median | $61,260 | $29.45 | |
| 75th | $93,220 | $44.82 | |
| 90th | $105,400 | $50.65 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Champaign, IL | $84,370 |
| Rockford, IL | $72,700 |
| Peoria, IL | $64,450 |
| Springfield, IL | $63,930 |
| Chicago, IL | $61,740 |
| St. Louis, MO | $59,810 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $58,010 |
| Davenport, IA | $57,870 |
| Decatur, IL | $48,510 |
| Bloomington, IL | $46,570 |
| Paducah, KY | $45,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 1. Hawaii | $68,220 |
| 2. Illinois | $61,260 |
| 3. Alaska | $60,980 |
| 4. Washington | $59,650 |
| 5. New York | $59,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $29.45 ($61,260 a year).
Do painters make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $61,260 against $49,400 nationally, 24% more.
Where does Illinois rank for painter pay?
Illinois ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays painters the most?
Champaign-Urbana, IL, with a median of $84,370 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.