Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Salary by State
The national median pay for painting, coating, and decorating workers is $41,600 a year. By state, it ranges from $31,550 in South Dakota to $61,210 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $31,470
- 25th percentile
- $37,030
- Median
- $41,600
- 75th percentile
- $50,360
- Top 10%
- $60,820
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 7,940 jobs.
Median pay in 37 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $61,210 | +47% | $45,560 | $96,600 | 90 |
| 2 | Nevada | $60,190 | +45% | $47,270 | $70,280 | Not published |
| 3 | Colorado | $54,070 | +30% | $39,750 | $64,530 | 170 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $54,070 | +30% | $42,220 | $59,210 | 210 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $52,160 | +25% | $42,270 | $71,880 | 90 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $50,720 | +22% | $36,240 | $59,820 | 50 |
| 7 | Ohio | $49,080 | +18% | $32,350 | $58,140 | 230 |
| 8 | Missouri | $48,560 | +17% | $39,120 | $56,420 | 140 |
| 9 | New York | $48,510 | +17% | $37,630 | $81,170 | 460 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $48,330 | +16% | $41,270 | $51,520 | 230 |
| 11 | Maryland | $47,320 | +14% | $34,340 | $62,680 | 50 |
| 12 | Virginia | $47,090 | +13% | $36,640 | $62,640 | 290 |
| 13 | Iowa | $46,670 | +12% | $35,040 | $61,170 | 100 |
| 14 | Georgia | $46,310 | +11% | $31,210 | $65,400 | 60 |
| 15 | Idaho | $45,050 | +8% | $36,960 | $47,080 | Not published |
| 16 | South Carolina | $43,820 | +5% | $26,120 | $53,800 | 140 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $43,630 | +5% | $32,210 | $58,400 | 150 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $42,960 | +3% | $36,100 | $59,910 | 170 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $42,220 | +1% | $34,640 | $60,050 | 200 |
| 20 | Illinois | $41,960 | +1% | $31,200 | $59,500 | 180 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $41,660 | 0% | $32,400 | $55,220 | 180 |
| 22 | California | $41,600 | 0% | $38,270 | $57,090 | Not published |
| 23 | Indiana | $41,350 | −1% | $27,160 | $58,140 | 490 |
| 24 | Arkansas | $40,310 | −3% | $30,860 | $52,670 | 50 |
| 25 | Kansas | $39,470 | −5% | $30,140 | $53,960 | 90 |
| 26 | Michigan | $38,500 | −7% | $28,880 | $49,550 | 140 |
| 27 | Utah | $38,430 | −8% | $28,560 | $59,590 | 70 |
| 28 | Louisiana | $38,320 | −8% | $23,310 | $62,400 | 50 |
| 29 | Florida | $37,440 | −10% | $31,250 | $55,590 | 720 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $37,090 | −11% | $25,000 | $39,250 | 60 |
| 31 | Arizona | $37,030 | −11% | $34,410 | $46,830 | 50 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $36,780 | −12% | $33,240 | $50,080 | 100 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $35,540 | −15% | $31,470 | $53,220 | 200 |
| 34 | Montana | $34,790 | −16% | $30,360 | $65,260 | 40 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $33,330 | −20% | $29,530 | $50,740 | 70 |
| 36 | Texas | $32,430 | −22% | $23,400 | $52,800 | 550 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $31,550 | −24% | $30,200 | $42,950 | 40 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary questions
Which state pays painting, coating, and decorating workers the most?
Washington, with a median of $61,210 a year (+47% vs. the national median of $41,600). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays painting, coating, and decorating workers the least?
South Dakota, with a median of $31,550 a year (−24% vs. national).
Where do most painting, coating, and decorating workers work?
Florida has the most jobs, about 720, with a median of $37,440.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.