How much does a painter make in Rhode Island?
$41,590a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Rhode Island. That is $20.00 an hour or $3,466 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.00
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $41,590Highest 10%: $64,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| Median | $41,590 | $20.00 | |
| 75th | $56,060 | $26.95 | |
| 90th | $64,410 | $30.97 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $44,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 46. North Carolina | $44,110 |
| 47. Alabama | $43,930 |
| 48. Tennessee | $43,230 |
| 49. Rhode Island | $41,590 |
| 50. South Carolina | $40,840 |
| 51. Arkansas | $40,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $20.00 ($41,590 a year).
Do painters make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $41,590 against $49,400 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for painter pay?
Rhode Island ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays painters the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $44,320 a year.
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.