How much does a painter make in Seattle?
$60,440a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $29.06 an hour or $5,037 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.06
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 5,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,400Median: $60,440Highest 10%: $79,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,400 | $22.79 | |
| 25th | $49,630 | $23.86 | |
| Median | $60,440 | $29.06 | |
| 75th | $69,980 | $33.64 | |
| 90th | $79,280 | $38.12 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Bremerton, WA | $65,080 |
| Olympia, WA | $60,410 |
| Kennewick, WA | $58,990 |
| Bellingham, WA | $58,810 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $57,990 |
| Spokane, WA | $57,050 |
| Portland, OR | $53,280 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $51,460 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $50,630 |
| Yakima, WA | $46,680 |
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Salaries for every job in Seattle, WAFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $29.06 ($60,440 a year).
Do painters make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $60,440 against $49,400 nationally, 22% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $59,650, so Seattle pays 1% more.
Where does Seattle rank for painter pay?
27 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,280 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.