How much does a painter make in New York?
$59,570a year
Median yearly pay for painters in New York. That is $28.64 an hour or $4,964 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.64
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,660Median: $59,570Highest 10%: $111,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,660 | $21.95 | |
| 25th | $48,820 | $23.47 | |
| Median | $59,570 | $28.64 | |
| 75th | $79,320 | $38.13 | |
| 90th | $111,600 | $53.63 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $61,420 |
| Elmira, NY | $59,490 |
| Ithaca, NY | $59,110 |
| Buffalo, NY | $53,340 |
| Binghamton, NY | $53,190 |
| Albany, NY | $51,650 |
| Utica, NY | $50,650 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $50,420 |
| Kingston, NY | $49,570 |
| Syracuse, NY | $48,600 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $47,690 |
| Watertown, NY | $47,240 |
| Rochester, NY | $47,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 2. Illinois | $61,260 |
| 3. Alaska | $60,980 |
| 4. Washington | $59,650 |
| 5. New York | $59,570 |
| 6. District of Columbia | $59,520 |
| 7. Maine | $59,270 |
| 8. New Jersey | $59,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $28.64 ($59,570 a year).
Do painters make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $59,570 against $49,400 nationally, 21% more.
Where does New York rank for painter pay?
New York ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in New York 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.