How much does a painter make in Pennsylvania?
$52,120a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Pennsylvania. That is $25.06 an hour or $4,343 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.06
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,250Median: $52,120Highest 10%: $72,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,250 | $17.91 | |
| 25th | $47,600 | $22.88 | |
| Median | $52,120 | $25.06 | |
| 75th | $61,000 | $29.33 | |
| 90th | $72,230 | $34.73 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $57,410 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $56,610 |
| York, PA | $54,010 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $53,800 |
| Allentown, PA | $50,880 |
| Reading, PA | $50,380 |
| Scranton, PA | $49,690 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $49,490 |
| Lebanon, PA | $49,460 |
| Lancaster, PA | $49,430 |
| Johnstown, PA | $47,640 |
| Erie, PA | $47,620 |
| State College, PA | $46,570 |
| Altoona, PA | $46,210 |
| Williamsport, PA | $46,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 17. North Dakota | $54,870 |
| 18. Vermont | $53,120 |
| 19. Colorado | $52,970 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $52,120 |
| 21. Michigan | $50,650 |
| 22. Indiana | $50,260 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $50,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $25.06 ($52,120 a year).
Do painters make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $52,120 against $49,400 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for painter pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays painters the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $57,410 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.