SOC 51-9123 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers is $40,851 per year ($19.64/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $34,549 and $50,710 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $62,774 per year. There are approximately 8,470 painting, coating, and decorating workers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $13.70 | $28,496 |
| P25 | $16.61 | $34,549 |
| P50MEDIAN | $19.64 | $40,851 |
| P75 | $24.38 | $50,710 |
| P90 | $30.18 | $62,774 |
Manufacturing openings fell 71K, the first decline in three months. Quit rates continue to fall. The market is clearly easing with less urgency to stretch offers.
The national median salary for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers is $40,851 per year ($19.64/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $34,549 and $50,710 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers is $62,774 per year ($30.18/hr). The 75th percentile is $50,710 per year.
Entry-level Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers (10th percentile) earn approximately $28,496 per year ($13.70/hr). The 25th percentile is $34,549 per year.
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