How much does a painter make in Tennessee?
$43,230a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Tennessee. That is $20.78 an hour or $3,603 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.78
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,110Median: $43,230Highest 10%: $61,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,110 | $16.88 | |
| 25th | $37,350 | $17.96 | |
| Median | $43,230 | $20.78 | |
| 75th | $47,900 | $23.03 | |
| 90th | $61,030 | $29.34 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $47,470 |
| Memphis, TN | $44,620 |
| Nashville, TN | $44,330 |
| Jackson, TN | $42,840 |
| Clarksville, TN | $42,470 |
| Knoxville, TN | $40,420 |
| Kingsport, TN | $39,750 |
| Johnson City, TN | $39,390 |
| Morristown, TN | $39,310 |
| Cleveland, TN | $37,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 45. West Virginia | $44,230 |
| 46. North Carolina | $44,110 |
| 47. Alabama | $43,930 |
| 48. Tennessee | $43,230 |
| 49. Rhode Island | $41,590 |
| 50. South Carolina | $40,840 |
| 51. Arkansas | $40,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $20.78 ($43,230 a year).
Do painters make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $43,230 against $49,400 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for painter pay?
Tennessee ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays painters the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $47,470 a year.
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.