How much does a painter make in Maine?
$59,270a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Maine. That is $28.50 an hour or $4,939 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.50
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,320Median: $59,270Highest 10%: $75,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,320 | $22.75 | |
| 25th | $50,170 | $24.12 | |
| Median | $59,270 | $28.50 | |
| 75th | $63,120 | $30.35 | |
| 90th | $75,530 | $36.31 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $63,120 |
| Bangor, ME | $49,200 |
| Lewiston, ME | $47,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 4. Washington | $59,650 |
| 5. New York | $59,570 |
| 6. District of Columbia | $59,520 |
| 7. Maine | $59,270 |
| 8. New Jersey | $59,250 |
| 9. California | $59,020 |
| 10. Delaware | $58,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $28.50 ($59,270 a year).
Do painters make more in Maine than the national average?
Yes: $59,270 against $49,400 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Maine rank for painter pay?
Maine ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays painters the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $63,120 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.