How much does a painting make in Charlotte?
$47,790a year
Median yearly pay for paintings in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $22.98 an hour or $3,983 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.98
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,100Median: $47,790Highest 10%: $71,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,100 | $17.36 | |
| 25th | $39,300 | $18.89 | |
| Median | $47,790 | $22.98 | |
| 75th | $57,410 | $27.60 | |
| 90th | $71,770 | $34.50 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for paintings.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $46,810 |
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How much does a painting make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $22.98 ($47,790 a year).
Do paintings make more in Charlotte than the national average?
Yes: $47,790 against $41,600 nationally, 15% more.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $42,960, so Charlotte pays 11% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for painting pay?
14 of 39 metro areas with data.
How much does a painting make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,770 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.