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How much does a painting make in Dallas?

$32,930a year

Median yearly pay for paintings in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $15.83 an hour or $2,744 a month.

Hourly
$15.83
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
37 of 39
Jobs in the area
190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,190Median: $32,930Highest 10%: $55,050
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$24,190$11.63
25th$27,500$13.22
Median$32,930$15.83
75th$40,850$19.64
90th$55,050$26.47

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for paintings.

Houston, TX$30,710
Painting salary in Texas Painting salary in all states

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a painting make an hour in Dallas?

The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $15.83 ($32,930 a year).

Do paintings make more in Dallas than the national average?

No: $32,930 against $41,600 nationally, 21% less.

How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $32,430, so Dallas pays 2% more.

Where does Dallas rank for painting pay?

37 of 39 metro areas with data.

How much does a painting make starting out in Dallas?

The lowest-paid 10% make $24,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,050 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.