How much does a painter make in Springfield?
$63,930a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $30.74 an hour or $5,328 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.74
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,330Median: $63,930Highest 10%: $98,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,330 | $20.35 | |
| 25th | $50,260 | $24.16 | |
| Median | $63,930 | $30.74 | |
| 75th | $80,750 | $38.82 | |
| 90th | $98,290 | $47.25 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Champaign, IL | $84,370 |
| Rockford, IL | $72,700 |
| Peoria, IL | $64,450 |
| Chicago, IL | $61,740 |
| St. Louis, MO | $59,810 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $58,010 |
| Davenport, IA | $57,870 |
| Decatur, IL | $48,510 |
| Bloomington, IL | $46,570 |
| Paducah, KY | $45,390 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $97,140 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $95,310 |
| Plumber | $94,370 |
| Electrician | $84,780 |
| Roofer | $77,900 |
| Carpenter | $76,970 |
| Paving | $71,670 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $71,320 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $63,310 |
| Construction Laborer | $61,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $30.74 ($63,930 a year).
Do painters make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $63,930 against $49,400 nationally, 29% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $61,260, so Springfield pays 4% more.
Where does Springfield rank for painter pay?
8 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,290 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.