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How much does a painter make in Killeen?

$43,450a year

Median yearly pay for painters in the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area. That is $20.89 an hour or $3,621 a month.

Hourly
$20.89
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
295 of 361
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,360Median: $43,450Highest 10%: $55,820
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,360$17.00
25th$39,370$18.93
Median$43,450$20.89
75th$46,870$22.53
90th$55,820$26.84

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
Houston, TX$46,140
Beaumont, TX$45,840
Waco, TX$45,560
Dallas, TX$45,550
Midland, TX$45,220
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
Painter salary in Texas Painter salary in all states

Related jobs in Killeen

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$62,310
Construction and Building Inspector$61,490
Plumber$56,620
Sheet Metal Worker$50,430
Electrician$49,660
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$47,590
Carpenter$47,570
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$47,010
Glazier$45,420
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$40,100
Salaries for every job in Killeen, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a painter make an hour in Killeen?

The median hourly pay in the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area is $20.89 ($43,450 a year).

Do painters make more in Killeen than the national average?

No: $43,450 against $49,400 nationally, 12% less.

How does Killeen compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $45,460, so Killeen pays 4% less.

Where does Killeen rank for painter pay?

295 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a painter make starting out in Killeen?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,820 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.