Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Salary in North Carolina
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in North Carolina earn a median of $42,960 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,960
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($41,600)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,100; the top 10% earn over $59,910. Nationally the range is $31,470 to $60,820.
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Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers pay in North Carolina
How much do painting, coating, and decorating workers make in North Carolina?
The median is $42,960 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,100 and the top 10% earn over $59,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for painting, coating, and decorating workers?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 37 (+3% vs. the national median of $41,600). Living costs are not included.