How much does a painting make in Boston?
$57,000a year
Median yearly pay for paintings in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $27.40 an hour or $4,750 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.40
- Vs. national median
- +37%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,550Median: $57,000Highest 10%: $66,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,550 | $21.42 | |
| 25th | $47,880 | $23.02 | |
| Median | $57,000 | $27.40 | |
| 75th | $61,570 | $29.60 | |
| 90th | $66,560 | $32.00 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a painting make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $27.40 ($57,000 a year).
Do paintings make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $57,000 against $41,600 nationally, 37% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $54,070, so Boston pays 5% more.
Where does Boston rank for painting pay?
5 of 39 metro areas with data.
How much does a painting make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,560 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.