How much does a painting make in Texas?
$32,430a year
Median yearly pay for paintings in Texas. That is $15.59 an hour or $2,703 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.59
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,400Median: $32,430Highest 10%: $52,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,400 | $11.25 | |
| 25th | $27,500 | $13.22 | |
| Median | $32,430 | $15.59 | |
| 75th | $40,850 | $19.64 | |
| 90th | $52,800 | $25.38 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $32,930 |
| Houston, TX | $30,710 |
| San Antonio, TX | $27,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paintings.
| 33. Tennessee | $35,540 |
| 34. Montana | $34,790 |
| 35. Mississippi | $33,330 |
| 36. Texas | $32,430 |
| 37. South Dakota | $31,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painting make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $15.59 ($32,430 a year).
Do paintings make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $32,430 against $41,600 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Texas rank for painting pay?
Texas ranks 36 of 37 states.
Which city in Texas pays paintings the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $32,930 a year.
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.