How much does a painter make in Maryland?
$49,120a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Maryland. That is $23.62 an hour or $4,093 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.62
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,560Median: $49,120Highest 10%: $78,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,560 | $19.50 | |
| 25th | $46,520 | $22.37 | |
| Median | $49,120 | $23.62 | |
| 75th | $59,290 | $28.50 | |
| 90th | $78,050 | $37.52 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $57,410 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $50,760 |
| Washington, DC | $50,560 |
| Baltimore, MD | $48,600 |
| Salisbury, MD | $43,950 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $43,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 24. Iowa | $49,710 |
| 25. New Hampshire | $49,670 |
| 26. Ohio | $49,450 |
| 27. Maryland | $49,120 |
| 28. Oregon | $48,900 |
| 29. Georgia | $48,340 |
| 30. Arizona | $48,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $23.62 ($49,120 a year).
Do painters make more in Maryland than the national average?
No: $49,120 against $49,400 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Maryland rank for painter pay?
Maryland ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays painters the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $57,410 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.