How much does a painter make in Providence?
$44,320a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $21.31 an hour or $3,693 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.31
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 284 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 1,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $44,320Highest 10%: $75,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $38,090 | $18.31 | |
| Median | $44,320 | $21.31 | |
| 75th | $56,570 | $27.20 | |
| 90th | $75,710 | $36.40 |
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How much does a painter make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $21.31 ($44,320 a year).
Do painters make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $44,320 against $49,400 nationally, 10% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $41,590, so Providence pays 7% more.
Where does Providence rank for painter pay?
284 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,710 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.