How much does a painter make in Peoria?
$64,450a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $30.99 an hour or $5,371 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.99
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,370Median: $64,450Highest 10%: $94,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,370 | $18.93 | |
| 25th | $48,250 | $23.20 | |
| Median | $64,450 | $30.99 | |
| 75th | $86,740 | $41.70 | |
| 90th | $94,150 | $45.26 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Champaign, IL | $84,370 |
| Rockford, IL | $72,700 |
| Springfield, IL | $63,930 |
| Chicago, IL | $61,740 |
| St. Louis, MO | $59,810 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $58,010 |
| Davenport, IA | $57,870 |
| Decatur, IL | $48,510 |
| Bloomington, IL | $46,570 |
| Paducah, KY | $45,390 |
Related jobs in Peoria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $98,680 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $87,120 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $86,440 |
| Plumber | $85,090 |
| Electrician | $80,460 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $80,060 |
| Roofer | $76,610 |
| Carpenter | $75,280 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $72,670 |
| Construction Laborer | $62,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $30.99 ($64,450 a year).
Do painters make more in Peoria than the national average?
Yes: $64,450 against $49,400 nationally, 30% more.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $61,260, so Peoria pays 5% more.
Where does Peoria rank for painter pay?
6 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,150 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.