How much does a painter make in Texas?
$45,460a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Texas. That is $21.86 an hour or $3,788 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.86
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,870Median: $45,460Highest 10%: $58,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,870 | $17.25 | |
| 25th | $39,070 | $18.78 | |
| Median | $45,460 | $21.86 | |
| 75th | $49,390 | $23.75 | |
| 90th | $58,910 | $28.32 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Odessa, TX | $47,870 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $47,730 |
| Texarkana, TX | $47,300 |
| Longview, TX | $47,000 |
| Austin, TX | $46,550 |
| Houston, TX | $46,140 |
| Beaumont, TX | $45,840 |
| Waco, TX | $45,560 |
| Dallas, TX | $45,550 |
| Midland, TX | $45,220 |
| Killeen, TX | $43,450 |
| San Antonio, TX | $43,430 |
| College Station, TX | $43,420 |
| San Angelo, TX | $43,130 |
| Amarillo, TX | $42,320 |
| Brownsville, TX | $41,600 |
| McAllen, TX | $40,990 |
| Lubbock, TX | $40,560 |
| Tyler, TX | $40,160 |
| Abilene, TX | $38,760 |
| Victoria, TX | $37,360 |
| El Paso, TX | $36,280 |
| Laredo, TX | $36,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 38. New Mexico | $46,240 |
| 39. Utah | $46,050 |
| 40. Kansas | $45,510 |
| 41. Texas | $45,460 |
| 42. Oklahoma | $44,900 |
| 43. Idaho | $44,880 |
| 44. Mississippi | $44,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $21.86 ($45,460 a year).
Do painters make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $45,460 against $49,400 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Texas rank for painter pay?
Texas ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays painters the most?
Odessa, TX, with a median of $47,870 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.