How much does a painter make in Iowa City?
$44,960a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Iowa City, IA metro area. That is $21.62 an hour or $3,747 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.62
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 272 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,140Median: $44,960Highest 10%: $63,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,140 | $17.38 | |
| 25th | $37,870 | $18.21 | |
| Median | $44,960 | $21.62 | |
| 75th | $55,850 | $26.85 | |
| 90th | $63,270 | $30.42 |
Other cities in Iowa
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Davenport, IA | $57,870 |
| Des Moines, IA | $57,410 |
| Waterloo, IA | $55,000 |
| Omaha, NE | $47,760 |
| Sioux City, IA | $46,760 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $46,190 |
| Ames, IA | $44,780 |
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Salaries for every job in Iowa City, IAFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Iowa City?
The median hourly pay in the Iowa City, IA metro area is $21.62 ($44,960 a year).
Do painters make more in Iowa City than the national average?
No: $44,960 against $49,400 nationally, 9% less.
How does Iowa City compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $49,710, so Iowa City pays 10% less.
Where does Iowa City rank for painter pay?
272 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Iowa City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,270 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.