How much does a painter make in Mississippi?
$44,800a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Mississippi. That is $21.54 an hour or $3,733 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.54
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,530Median: $44,800Highest 10%: $64,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,530 | $16.60 | |
| 25th | $36,920 | $17.75 | |
| Median | $44,800 | $21.54 | |
| 75th | $53,340 | $25.64 | |
| 90th | $64,720 | $31.12 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gulfport, MS | $47,570 |
| Jackson, MS | $45,130 |
| Memphis, TN | $44,620 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $40,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 41. Texas | $45,460 |
| 42. Oklahoma | $44,900 |
| 43. Idaho | $44,880 |
| 44. Mississippi | $44,800 |
| 45. West Virginia | $44,230 |
| 46. North Carolina | $44,110 |
| 47. Alabama | $43,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $21.54 ($44,800 a year).
Do painters make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $44,800 against $49,400 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for painter pay?
Mississippi ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays painters the most?
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS, with a median of $47,570 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.