How much does a painter make in Oregon?
$48,900a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Oregon. That is $23.51 an hour or $4,075 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.51
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,260Median: $48,900Highest 10%: $73,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,260 | $18.39 | |
| 25th | $45,950 | $22.09 | |
| Median | $48,900 | $23.51 | |
| 75th | $61,580 | $29.61 | |
| 90th | $73,560 | $35.37 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $53,280 |
| Bend, OR | $48,460 |
| Salem, OR | $47,840 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $47,530 |
| Corvallis, OR | $47,260 |
| Albany, OR | $47,150 |
| Eugene, OR | $45,790 |
| Medford, OR | $45,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 25. New Hampshire | $49,670 |
| 26. Ohio | $49,450 |
| 27. Maryland | $49,120 |
| 28. Oregon | $48,900 |
| 29. Georgia | $48,340 |
| 30. Arizona | $48,250 |
| 31. South Dakota | $48,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $23.51 ($48,900 a year).
Do painters make more in Oregon than the national average?
No: $48,900 against $49,400 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Oregon rank for painter pay?
Oregon ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays painters the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $53,280 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.