How much does a painter make in Washington?
$59,650a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Washington. That is $28.68 an hour or $4,971 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.68
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,450Median: $59,650Highest 10%: $80,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,450 | $21.85 | |
| 25th | $48,940 | $23.53 | |
| Median | $59,650 | $28.68 | |
| 75th | $65,140 | $31.32 | |
| 90th | $80,330 | $38.62 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bremerton, WA | $65,080 |
| Seattle, WA | $60,440 |
| Olympia, WA | $60,410 |
| Kennewick, WA | $58,990 |
| Bellingham, WA | $58,810 |
| Longview, WA | $58,500 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $57,990 |
| Spokane, WA | $57,050 |
| Portland, OR | $53,280 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $51,460 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $50,630 |
| Yakima, WA | $46,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 1. Hawaii | $68,220 |
| 2. Illinois | $61,260 |
| 3. Alaska | $60,980 |
| 4. Washington | $59,650 |
| 5. New York | $59,570 |
| 6. District of Columbia | $59,520 |
| 7. Maine | $59,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $28.68 ($59,650 a year).
Do painters make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $59,650 against $49,400 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Washington rank for painter pay?
Washington ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays painters the most?
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA, with a median of $65,080 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.