How much does a painter make in Oklahoma?
$44,900a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Oklahoma. That is $21.59 an hour or $3,742 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.59
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,650Median: $44,900Highest 10%: $67,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,650 | $14.74 | |
| 25th | $36,680 | $17.63 | |
| Median | $44,900 | $21.59 | |
| 75th | $51,640 | $24.83 | |
| 90th | $67,410 | $32.41 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Oklahoma City, OK | $46,600 |
| Tulsa, OK | $42,670 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $39,480 |
| Lawton, OK | $38,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 39. Utah | $46,050 |
| 40. Kansas | $45,510 |
| 41. Texas | $45,460 |
| 42. Oklahoma | $44,900 |
| 43. Idaho | $44,880 |
| 44. Mississippi | $44,800 |
| 45. West Virginia | $44,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $21.59 ($44,900 a year).
Do painters make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $44,900 against $49,400 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for painter pay?
Oklahoma ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays painters the most?
Oklahoma City, OK, with a median of $46,600 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.