Painter Salary in Colorado (2026)
$25.47 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,119/year ($3,593/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 19th of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 3,480 Painter jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $52,970 a year — though pay ranges from $40,570 for newcomers to $77,710 at the top.
Painter pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,570 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,210 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,970 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,650 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,710 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,480 Painter jobs in Colorado (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Painter salary of $52,970 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $43,119 — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
| Gross (median) | $52,970 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,176 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,052 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$1,622 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,119 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,593 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Colorado?
- The median Painter salary in Colorado is $52,970 per year ($25.47 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,210 and $59,650.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $52,970, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $43,119 per year ($3,593 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 3,480 Painter jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.