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How much does a painting make in Tampa?

$37,440a year

Median yearly pay for paintings in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $18.00 an hour or $3,120 a month.

Hourly
$18.00
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
30 of 39
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,760Median: $37,440Highest 10%: $57,070
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,760$14.31
25th$35,590$17.11
Median$37,440$18.00
75th$50,110$24.09
90th$57,070$27.44

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for paintings.

Orlando, FL$42,330
Miami, FL$36,540
Painting salary in Florida Painting salary in all states

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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,590
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a painting make an hour in Tampa?

The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $18.00 ($37,440 a year).

Do paintings make more in Tampa than the national average?

No: $37,440 against $41,600 nationally, 10% less.

How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $37,440, so Tampa pays 0% more.

Where does Tampa rank for painting pay?

30 of 39 metro areas with data.

How much does a painting make starting out in Tampa?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,070 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.