How much does a painter make in Portland?
$53,280a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $25.62 an hour or $4,440 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.62
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 3,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,990Median: $53,280Highest 10%: $73,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,990 | $18.75 | |
| 25th | $47,330 | $22.75 | |
| Median | $53,280 | $25.62 | |
| 75th | $63,310 | $30.44 | |
| 90th | $73,860 | $35.51 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Bend, OR | $48,460 |
| Salem, OR | $47,840 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $47,530 |
| Albany, OR | $47,150 |
| Eugene, OR | $45,790 |
| Medford, OR | $45,760 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $138,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $126,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $112,500 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $111,100 |
| Electrician | $105,100 |
| Plumber | $101,000 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $98,120 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $95,670 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $93,340 |
| Taper | $92,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $25.62 ($53,280 a year).
Do painters make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $53,280 against $49,400 nationally, 8% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $48,900, so Portland pays 9% more.
Where does Portland rank for painter pay?
86 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,860 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.