How much does a painter make in Owensboro?
$45,590a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Owensboro, KY metro area. That is $21.92 an hour or $3,799 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.92
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 254 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,180Median: $45,590Highest 10%: $78,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,180 | $17.39 | |
| 25th | $36,740 | $17.66 | |
| Median | $45,590 | $21.92 | |
| 75th | $54,260 | $26.09 | |
| 90th | $78,290 | $37.64 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Cincinnati, OH | $50,170 |
| Louisville, KY | $48,920 |
| Lexington, KY | $47,730 |
| Huntington, WV | $46,010 |
| Paducah, KY | $45,390 |
| Clarksville, TN | $42,470 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $40,600 |
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Salaries for every job in Owensboro, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Owensboro?
The median hourly pay in the Owensboro, KY metro area is $21.92 ($45,590 a year).
Do painters make more in Owensboro than the national average?
No: $45,590 against $49,400 nationally, 8% less.
How does Owensboro compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $48,110, so Owensboro pays 5% less.
Where does Owensboro rank for painter pay?
254 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Owensboro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,290 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.