Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Salary in Iowa
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Iowa earn a median of $46,670 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,670
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($41,600)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,040; the top 10% earn over $61,170. Nationally the range is $31,470 to $60,820.
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Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers pay in Iowa
How much do painting, coating, and decorating workers make in Iowa?
The median is $46,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,040 and the top 10% earn over $61,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for painting, coating, and decorating workers?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 37 (+12% vs. the national median of $41,600). Living costs are not included.