How much does a painting make in Seattle?
$59,170a year
Median yearly pay for paintings in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $28.45 an hour or $4,931 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.45
- Vs. national median
- +42%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,560Median: $59,170Highest 10%: $87,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,560 | $21.90 | |
| 25th | $48,890 | $23.50 | |
| Median | $59,170 | $28.45 | |
| 75th | $77,780 | $37.39 | |
| 90th | $87,480 | $42.06 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for paintings.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $160,600 |
| Power Plant Operator | $125,000 |
| Layout Worker | $123,100 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $116,900 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $112,300 |
| Aircraft Structure | $110,500 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $109,600 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setter | $105,400 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assembler | $102,500 |
| Tool Grinder | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painting make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $28.45 ($59,170 a year).
Do paintings make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $59,170 against $41,600 nationally, 42% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $61,210, so Seattle pays 3% less.
Where does Seattle rank for painting pay?
3 of 39 metro areas with data.
How much does a painting make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,480 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.