How much does a painter make in Omaha?
$47,760a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $22.96 an hour or $3,980 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.96
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 174 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,610Median: $47,760Highest 10%: $59,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,610 | $17.12 | |
| 25th | $38,010 | $18.27 | |
| Median | $47,760 | $22.96 | |
| 75th | $54,410 | $26.16 | |
| 90th | $59,640 | $28.67 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Lincoln, NE | $47,170 |
| Sioux City, IA | $46,760 |
| Grand Island, NE | $44,550 |
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Salaries for every job in Omaha, NEFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Omaha?
The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $22.96 ($47,760 a year).
Do painters make more in Omaha than the national average?
No: $47,760 against $49,400 nationally, 3% less.
How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $47,280, so Omaha pays 1% more.
Where does Omaha rank for painter pay?
174 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,640 or more.
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.