How much does a painter make in New Jersey?
$59,250a year
Median yearly pay for painters in New Jersey. That is $28.49 an hour or $4,938 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.49
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,680Median: $59,250Highest 10%: $95,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,680 | $18.12 | |
| 25th | $45,490 | $21.87 | |
| Median | $59,250 | $28.49 | |
| 75th | $72,380 | $34.80 | |
| 90th | $95,950 | $46.13 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $61,420 |
| Trenton, NJ | $59,610 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $57,410 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $52,940 |
| Allentown, PA | $50,880 |
| Vineland, NJ | $48,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 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 |
| 11. Connecticut | $58,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $28.49 ($59,250 a year).
Do painters make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $59,250 against $49,400 nationally, 20% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for painter pay?
New Jersey ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays painters the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $61,420 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.