Painter Salary in Alaska (2026)
$29.32 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,177/year ($4,265/month) for a single filer
Alaska is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Painters (3rd of 51), with a median about 16% above the national average. Of the 440 Painter jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $60,980 a year — though pay ranges from $43,880 for newcomers to $85,440 at the top.
Painter pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $54,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,980 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $74,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $85,440 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 440 Painter jobs in Alaska (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Painter salary of $60,980 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $51,177 — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
| Gross (median) | $60,980 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,138 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,665 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,177 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,265 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Alaska?
- The median Painter salary in Alaska is $60,980 per year ($29.32 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $54,710 and $74,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $60,980, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $51,177 per year ($4,265 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 440 Painter jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.