How much does a painter make in Louisiana?
$46,410a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Louisiana. That is $22.31 an hour or $3,868 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.31
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,000Median: $46,410Highest 10%: $59,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,000 | $15.38 | |
| 25th | $38,970 | $18.74 | |
| Median | $46,410 | $22.31 | |
| 75th | $50,460 | $24.26 | |
| 90th | $59,330 | $28.52 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $49,130 |
| Houma, LA | $47,690 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $46,810 |
| New Orleans, LA | $45,980 |
| Slidell, LA | $43,990 |
| Alexandria, LA | $43,510 |
| Lafayette, LA | $43,470 |
| Shreveport, LA | $42,670 |
| Monroe, LA | $37,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 34. Virginia | $47,470 |
| 35. Nebraska | $47,280 |
| 36. Wyoming | $47,220 |
| 37. Louisiana | $46,410 |
| 38. New Mexico | $46,240 |
| 39. Utah | $46,050 |
| 40. Kansas | $45,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $22.31 ($46,410 a year).
Do painters make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $46,410 against $49,400 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for painter pay?
Louisiana ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays painters the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $49,130 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.