How much does a painter make in Virginia?
$47,470a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Virginia. That is $22.82 an hour or $3,956 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.82
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,400Median: $47,470Highest 10%: $63,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,400 | $17.50 | |
| 25th | $39,300 | $18.89 | |
| Median | $47,470 | $22.82 | |
| 75th | $56,220 | $27.03 | |
| 90th | $63,310 | $30.44 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $50,560 |
| Richmond, VA | $47,670 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $47,110 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $45,800 |
| Roanoke, VA | $45,030 |
| Winchester, VA | $43,600 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $41,670 |
| Kingsport, TN | $39,750 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $39,490 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $38,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 31. South Dakota | $48,160 |
| 32. Kentucky | $48,110 |
| 33. Florida | $47,530 |
| 34. Virginia | $47,470 |
| 35. Nebraska | $47,280 |
| 36. Wyoming | $47,220 |
| 37. Louisiana | $46,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $22.82 ($47,470 a year).
Do painters make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $47,470 against $49,400 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Virginia rank for painter pay?
Virginia ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays painters the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $50,560 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.