Painter Salary in Arizona (2026)
$23.20 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,145/year ($3,345/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 30th of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 5,210 Painter jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $48,250 a year — though pay ranges from $40,180 for newcomers to $63,640 at the top.
Painter pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,180 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,250 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,560 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,210 Painter jobs in Arizona (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Painter salary of $48,250 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,145 — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
| Gross (median) | $48,250 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,610 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,691 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$804 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,145 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,345 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Arizona?
- The median Painter salary in Arizona is $48,250 per year ($23.20 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,370 and $58,560.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $48,250, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $40,145 per year ($3,345 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 5,210 Painter jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.