Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Salary in Kentucky
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Kentucky earn a median of $42,220 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,220
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($41,600)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,640; the top 10% earn over $60,050. Nationally the range is $31,470 to $60,820.
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Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers pay in Kentucky
How much do painting, coating, and decorating workers make in Kentucky?
The median is $42,220 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,640 and the top 10% earn over $60,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for painting, coating, and decorating workers?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 37 (+1% vs. the national median of $41,600). Living costs are not included.