How much does a painter make in Jackson?
$42,840a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Jackson, TN metro area. That is $20.60 an hour or $3,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.60
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 304 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,540Median: $42,840Highest 10%: $61,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,540 | $16.13 | |
| 25th | $37,390 | $17.98 | |
| Median | $42,840 | $20.60 | |
| 75th | $54,520 | $26.21 | |
| 90th | $61,350 | $29.50 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Chattanooga, TN | $47,470 |
| Memphis, TN | $44,620 |
| Nashville, TN | $44,330 |
| Clarksville, TN | $42,470 |
| Knoxville, TN | $40,420 |
| Kingsport, TN | $39,750 |
| Johnson City, TN | $39,390 |
| Cleveland, TN | $37,350 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $69,890 |
| Electrician | $60,360 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $54,450 |
| Plumber | $52,620 |
| Carpenter | $47,950 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $47,240 |
| Helpers--Pipelayer | $46,650 |
| Fence Erector | $45,800 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $45,780 |
| Construction Laborer | $44,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, TN metro area is $20.60 ($42,840 a year).
Do painters make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $42,840 against $49,400 nationally, 13% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $43,230, so Jackson pays 1% less.
Where does Jackson rank for painter pay?
304 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,350 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.