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How much does a painter make in Lubbock?

$40,560a year

Median yearly pay for painters in the Lubbock, TX metro area. That is $19.50 an hour or $3,380 a month.

Hourly
$19.50
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
320 of 361
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,930Median: $40,560Highest 10%: $53,760
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,930$15.35
25th$36,730$17.66
Median$40,560$19.50
75th$45,040$21.65
90th$53,760$25.85

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
Killeen, TX$43,450
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
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 Lubbock

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$62,570
Brickmason and Blockmason$49,680
Plumber$48,950
Construction and Building Inspector$48,010
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$47,900
Derrick Operator$47,690
Electrician$47,000
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$46,490
Sheet Metal Worker$46,100
Service Unit Operator$45,730
Salaries for every job in Lubbock, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a painter make an hour in Lubbock?

The median hourly pay in the Lubbock, TX metro area is $19.50 ($40,560 a year).

Do painters make more in Lubbock than the national average?

No: $40,560 against $49,400 nationally, 18% less.

How does Lubbock compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $45,460, so Lubbock pays 11% less.

Where does Lubbock rank for painter pay?

320 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a painter make starting out in Lubbock?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,760 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.