How much does a painter make in Washington?
$50,560a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $24.31 an hour or $4,213 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.31
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 112 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 4,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,600Median: $50,560Highest 10%: $74,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 25th | $47,520 | $22.85 | |
| Median | $50,560 | $24.31 | |
| 75th | $59,140 | $28.43 | |
| 90th | $74,040 | $35.60 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for painters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $122,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $83,540 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $80,150 |
| Electrician | $75,930 |
| Plumber | $71,860 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $68,320 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $64,310 |
| Explosives Worker | $63,920 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,630 |
| Glazier | $63,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $24.31 ($50,560 a year).
Do painters make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $50,560 against $49,400 nationally, 2% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $59,520, so Washington pays 15% less.
Where does Washington rank for painter pay?
112 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,040 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.