Painter Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$19.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,013/year ($2,751/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks last (51st of 51) for Painter pay, with a median about 24% below the national average. Of the 890 Painter jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $40,090 a year — though pay ranges from $31,150 for newcomers to $54,610 at the top.
Painter pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,150 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $40,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,520 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $54,610 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 890 Painter jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Painter salary of $40,090 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,013 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $40,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,631 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,067 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$1,380 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,013 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,751 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Arkansas?
- The median Painter salary in Arkansas is $40,090 per year ($19.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,940 and $47,520.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $40,090, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $33,013 per year ($2,751 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 890 Painter jobs in Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas.