How much does a painter make in Rochester?
$47,230a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $22.71 an hour or $3,936 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.71
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 200 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,970Median: $47,230Highest 10%: $66,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,970 | $19.22 | |
| 25th | $46,470 | $22.34 | |
| Median | $47,230 | $22.71 | |
| 75th | $60,380 | $29.03 | |
| 90th | $66,680 | $32.06 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for painters.
| New York, NY | $61,420 |
| Elmira, NY | $59,490 |
| Buffalo, NY | $53,340 |
| Binghamton, NY | $53,190 |
| Albany, NY | $51,650 |
| Utica, NY | $50,650 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $50,420 |
| Kingston, NY | $49,570 |
| Syracuse, NY | $48,600 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $47,690 |
| Watertown, NY | $47,240 |
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Salaries for every job in Rochester, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $22.71 ($47,230 a year).
Do painters make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $47,230 against $49,400 nationally, 4% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $59,570, so Rochester pays 21% less.
Where does Rochester rank for painter pay?
200 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,680 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.