How much does a painter make in Reading?
$50,380a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Reading, PA metro area. That is $24.22 an hour or $4,198 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.22
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 116 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,600Median: $50,380Highest 10%: $64,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,600 | $17.60 | |
| 25th | $46,650 | $22.43 | |
| Median | $50,380 | $24.22 | |
| 75th | $58,080 | $27.92 | |
| 90th | $64,160 | $30.85 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Philadelphia, PA | $57,410 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $56,610 |
| York, PA | $54,010 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $53,800 |
| Allentown, PA | $50,880 |
| Scranton, PA | $49,690 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $49,490 |
| Lebanon, PA | $49,460 |
| Lancaster, PA | $49,430 |
| Erie, PA | $47,620 |
| State College, PA | $46,570 |
| Altoona, PA | $46,210 |
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Salaries for every job in Reading, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Reading?
The median hourly pay in the Reading, PA metro area is $24.22 ($50,380 a year).
Do painters make more in Reading than the national average?
Yes: $50,380 against $49,400 nationally, 2% more.
How does Reading compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $52,120, so Reading pays 3% less.
Where does Reading rank for painter pay?
116 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Reading?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,160 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.