How much does a painting make in Houston?
$30,710a year
Median yearly pay for paintings in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $14.76 an hour or $2,559 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.76
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,400Median: $30,710Highest 10%: $51,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,400 | $11.25 | |
| 25th | $28,710 | $13.80 | |
| Median | $30,710 | $14.76 | |
| 75th | $37,090 | $17.83 | |
| 90th | $51,280 | $24.65 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for paintings.
| Dallas, TX | $32,930 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a painting make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $14.76 ($30,710 a year).
Do paintings make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $30,710 against $41,600 nationally, 26% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $32,430, so Houston pays 5% less.
Where does Houston rank for painting pay?
38 of 39 metro areas with data.
How much does a painting make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,280 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.