How much does a painter make in Lancaster?
$49,430a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $23.76 an hour or $4,119 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.76
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 132 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,490Median: $49,430Highest 10%: $62,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,490 | $18.02 | |
| 25th | $48,200 | $23.17 | |
| Median | $49,430 | $23.76 | |
| 75th | $58,710 | $28.23 | |
| 90th | $62,350 | $29.98 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Philadelphia, PA | $57,410 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $56,610 |
| York, PA | $54,010 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $53,800 |
| Allentown, PA | $50,880 |
| Reading, PA | $50,380 |
| Scranton, PA | $49,690 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $49,490 |
| Lebanon, PA | $49,460 |
| Erie, PA | $47,620 |
| State College, PA | $46,570 |
| Altoona, PA | $46,210 |
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Salaries for every job in Lancaster, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Lancaster?
The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $23.76 ($49,430 a year).
Do painters make more in Lancaster than the national average?
Yes: $49,430 against $49,400 nationally, 0% more.
How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $52,120, so Lancaster pays 5% less.
Where does Lancaster rank for painter pay?
132 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Lancaster?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,350 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.