How much does a painter make in York?
$54,010a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the York-Hanover, PA metro area. That is $25.97 an hour or $4,501 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.97
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,890Median: $54,010Highest 10%: $59,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,890 | $18.70 | |
| 25th | $47,520 | $22.85 | |
| Median | $54,010 | $25.97 | |
| 75th | $56,510 | $27.17 | |
| 90th | $59,700 | $28.70 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Philadelphia, PA | $57,410 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $56,610 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $53,800 |
| Allentown, PA | $50,880 |
| Reading, PA | $50,380 |
| Scranton, PA | $49,690 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $49,490 |
| Lebanon, PA | $49,460 |
| Lancaster, PA | $49,430 |
| Erie, PA | $47,620 |
| State College, PA | $46,570 |
| Altoona, PA | $46,210 |
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Salaries for every job in York, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in York?
The median hourly pay in the York-Hanover, PA metro area is $25.97 ($54,010 a year).
Do painters make more in York than the national average?
Yes: $54,010 against $49,400 nationally, 9% more.
How does York compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $52,120, so York pays 4% more.
Where does York rank for painter pay?
81 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,700 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.