How much does a painting make in Philadelphia?
$46,630a year
Median yearly pay for paintings in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $22.42 an hour or $3,886 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.42
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,650Median: $46,630Highest 10%: $63,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,650 | $17.62 | |
| 25th | $42,950 | $20.65 | |
| Median | $46,630 | $22.42 | |
| 75th | $52,160 | $25.08 | |
| 90th | $63,050 | $30.31 |
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Salaries for every job in Philadelphia, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a painting make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $22.42 ($46,630 a year).
Do paintings make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $46,630 against $41,600 nationally, 12% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $41,660, so Philadelphia pays 12% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for painting pay?
18 of 39 metro areas with data.
How much does a painting make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,050 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.