How much does a painter make in Phoenix?
$48,860a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $23.49 an hour or $4,072 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.49
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 148 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 3,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,780Median: $48,860Highest 10%: $64,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,780 | $19.61 | |
| 25th | $46,230 | $22.23 | |
| Median | $48,860 | $23.49 | |
| 75th | $59,200 | $28.46 | |
| 90th | $64,610 | $31.06 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $46,920 |
| Tucson, AZ | $44,980 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $44,440 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $44,130 |
| Yuma, AZ | $39,590 |
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Salaries for every job in Phoenix, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $23.49 ($48,860 a year).
Do painters make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $48,860 against $49,400 nationally, 1% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $48,250, so Phoenix pays 1% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for painter pay?
148 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,610 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.