How much does a painter make in Portland?
$63,120a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $30.35 an hour or $5,260 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.35
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 1,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,450Median: $63,120Highest 10%: $75,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,450 | $23.77 | |
| 25th | $54,180 | $26.05 | |
| Median | $63,120 | $30.35 | |
| 75th | $64,510 | $31.01 | |
| 90th | $75,530 | $36.31 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Bangor, ME | $49,200 |
| Lewiston, ME | $47,880 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $79,280 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $77,330 |
| Electrician | $71,660 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $66,070 |
| Plumber | $64,500 |
| Carpenter | $64,300 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $63,730 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,580 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $62,430 |
| Stonemason | $61,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $30.35 ($63,120 a year).
Do painters make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $63,120 against $49,400 nationally, 28% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $59,270, so Portland pays 6% more.
Where does Portland rank for painter pay?
12 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,530 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.