How much does a painter make in Salem?
$47,840a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $23.00 an hour or $3,987 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.00
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 171 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,070Median: $47,840Highest 10%: $61,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,070 | $18.30 | |
| 25th | $45,480 | $21.87 | |
| Median | $47,840 | $23.00 | |
| 75th | $55,000 | $26.44 | |
| 90th | $61,920 | $29.77 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Portland, OR | $53,280 |
| Bend, OR | $48,460 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $47,530 |
| Albany, OR | $47,150 |
| Eugene, OR | $45,790 |
| Medford, OR | $45,760 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $101,400 |
| Electrician | $98,850 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $92,110 |
| Plumber | $80,610 |
| Glazier | $78,420 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $77,540 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $74,270 |
| Taper | $71,430 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $67,990 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $64,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $23.00 ($47,840 a year).
Do painters make more in Salem than the national average?
No: $47,840 against $49,400 nationally, 3% less.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $48,900, so Salem pays 2% less.
Where does Salem rank for painter pay?
171 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,920 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.