How much does a painter make in North Carolina?
$44,110a year
Median yearly pay for painters in North Carolina. That is $21.21 an hour or $3,676 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.21
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,410Median: $44,110Highest 10%: $58,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,410 | $16.06 | |
| 25th | $37,090 | $17.83 | |
| Median | $44,110 | $21.21 | |
| 75th | $49,150 | $23.63 | |
| 90th | $58,300 | $28.03 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $47,110 |
| Durham, NC | $46,520 |
| Raleigh, NC | $45,360 |
| Charlotte, NC | $44,900 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $43,590 |
| Asheville, NC | $42,970 |
| Wilmington, NC | $42,850 |
| Greensboro, NC | $41,870 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $41,600 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $40,470 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $40,390 |
| Hickory, NC | $39,870 |
| Burlington, NC | $39,050 |
| Greenville, NC | $38,400 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $38,400 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $37,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 43. Idaho | $44,880 |
| 44. Mississippi | $44,800 |
| 45. West Virginia | $44,230 |
| 46. North Carolina | $44,110 |
| 47. Alabama | $43,930 |
| 48. Tennessee | $43,230 |
| 49. Rhode Island | $41,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $21.21 ($44,110 a year).
Do painters make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $44,110 against $49,400 nationally, 11% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for painter pay?
North Carolina ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays painters the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $47,110 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.