How much does a painter make in Richmond?
$47,670a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $22.92 an hour or $3,973 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.92
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 180 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 1,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,790Median: $47,670Highest 10%: $59,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,790 | $17.69 | |
| 25th | $39,400 | $18.94 | |
| Median | $47,670 | $22.92 | |
| 75th | $49,000 | $23.56 | |
| 90th | $59,280 | $28.50 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Washington, DC | $50,560 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $47,110 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $45,800 |
| Roanoke, VA | $45,030 |
| Winchester, VA | $43,600 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $41,670 |
| Kingsport, TN | $39,750 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $39,490 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $38,990 |
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Salaries for every job in Richmond, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $22.92 ($47,670 a year).
Do painters make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $47,670 against $49,400 nationally, 4% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $47,470, so Richmond pays 0% more.
Where does Richmond rank for painter pay?
180 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,280 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.