How much does a painting make in Louisville?
$37,170a year
Median yearly pay for paintings in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $17.87 an hour or $3,098 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.87
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,460Median: $37,170Highest 10%: $61,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,460 | $13.20 | |
| 25th | $27,460 | $13.20 | |
| Median | $37,170 | $17.87 | |
| 75th | $43,930 | $21.12 | |
| 90th | $61,750 | $29.69 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for paintings.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Louisville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $104,100 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operator | $97,210 |
| Furnace | $81,840 |
| Gas Plant Operator | $78,730 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $75,250 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $75,010 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setter | $66,440 |
| Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender | $63,490 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $61,600 |
| Machinist | $60,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painting make an hour in Louisville?
The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $17.87 ($37,170 a year).
Do paintings make more in Louisville than the national average?
No: $37,170 against $41,600 nationally, 11% less.
How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $42,220, so Louisville pays 12% less.
Where does Louisville rank for painting pay?
32 of 39 metro areas with data.
How much does a painting make starting out in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,750 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.