How much does a painting make in Washington?
$53,290a year
Median yearly pay for paintings in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $25.62 an hour or $4,441 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.62
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,710Median: $53,290Highest 10%: $71,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,710 | $21.01 | |
| 25th | $45,860 | $22.05 | |
| Median | $53,290 | $25.62 | |
| 75th | $61,110 | $29.38 | |
| 90th | $71,490 | $34.37 |
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How much does a painting make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $25.62 ($53,290 a year).
Do paintings make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $53,290 against $41,600 nationally, 28% more.
Where does Washington rank for painting pay?
6 of 39 metro areas with data.
How much does a painting make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,490 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.