How much does a painter make in Syracuse?
$48,600a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $23.37 an hour or $4,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.37
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 155 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,370Median: $48,600Highest 10%: $78,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,370 | $18.93 | |
| 25th | $46,760 | $22.48 | |
| Median | $48,600 | $23.37 | |
| 75th | $61,830 | $29.73 | |
| 90th | $78,140 | $37.57 |
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 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $47,690 |
| Watertown, NY | $47,240 |
| Rochester, NY | $47,230 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $126,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $82,950 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $81,230 |
| Electrician | $77,110 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $75,610 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $73,880 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $71,810 |
| Pipelayer | $70,370 |
| Plumber | $67,040 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $63,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $23.37 ($48,600 a year).
Do painters make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $48,600 against $49,400 nationally, 2% less.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $59,570, so Syracuse pays 18% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for painter pay?
155 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,140 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.