Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Salary in Illinois
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Illinois earn a median of $41,960 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $41,960
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($41,600)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $59,500. Nationally the range is $31,470 to $60,820.
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Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers pay in Illinois
How much do painting, coating, and decorating workers make in Illinois?
The median is $41,960 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $59,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for painting, coating, and decorating workers?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 37 (+1% vs. the national median of $41,600). Living costs are not included.