How much does a painter make in Ohio?
$49,450a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Ohio. That is $23.77 an hour or $4,121 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.77
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,060Median: $49,450Highest 10%: $74,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,060 | $17.82 | |
| 25th | $44,040 | $21.17 | |
| Median | $49,450 | $23.77 | |
| 75th | $61,790 | $29.71 | |
| 90th | $74,400 | $35.77 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Akron, OH | $57,560 |
| Springfield, OH | $56,860 |
| Columbus, OH | $51,810 |
| Wheeling, WV | $51,200 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $50,170 |
| Cleveland, OH | $49,590 |
| Youngstown, OH | $49,400 |
| Toledo, OH | $48,820 |
| Canton, OH | $48,610 |
| Dayton, OH | $47,310 |
| Weirton, WV | $46,780 |
| Lima, OH | $46,530 |
| Huntington, WV | $46,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 23. Wisconsin | $50,090 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $23.77 ($49,450 a year).
Do painters make more in Ohio than the national average?
Yes: $49,450 against $49,400 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Ohio rank for painter pay?
Ohio ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays painters the most?
Akron, OH, with a median of $57,560 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.