Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Salary in New York
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in New York earn a median of $48,510 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,510
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($41,600)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,630; the top 10% earn over $81,170. Nationally the range is $31,470 to $60,820.
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Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers pay in New York
How much do painting, coating, and decorating workers make in New York?
The median is $48,510 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,630 and the top 10% earn over $81,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for painting, coating, and decorating workers?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 37 (+17% vs. the national median of $41,600). Living costs are not included.