How much does a painter make in Iowa?
$49,710a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Iowa. That is $23.90 an hour or $4,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.90
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,080Median: $49,710Highest 10%: $67,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,080 | $17.83 | |
| 25th | $43,050 | $20.70 | |
| Median | $49,710 | $23.90 | |
| 75th | $61,450 | $29.54 | |
| 90th | $67,010 | $32.22 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $57,870 |
| Des Moines, IA | $57,410 |
| Waterloo, IA | $55,000 |
| Omaha, NE | $47,760 |
| Dubuque, IA | $47,400 |
| Sioux City, IA | $46,760 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $46,190 |
| Iowa City, IA | $44,960 |
| Ames, IA | $44,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 21. Michigan | $50,650 |
| 22. Indiana | $50,260 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $50,090 |
| 24. Iowa | $49,710 |
| 25. New Hampshire | $49,670 |
| 26. Ohio | $49,450 |
| 27. Maryland | $49,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $23.90 ($49,710 a year).
Do painters make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $49,710 against $49,400 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Iowa rank for painter pay?
Iowa ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays painters the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $57,870 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.