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Painter Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$28.12 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,702/year ($3,892/month) for a single filer
Connecticut ranks 11th of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 11% above the national average. Of the 2,230 Painter jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $58,480 a year — though pay ranges from $40,120 for newcomers to $92,390 at the top.
Painter pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,120 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,630 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $92,390 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,230 Painter jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Painter salary of $58,480 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,702 — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
| Gross (median) | $58,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,838 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,474 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$2,466 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,702 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,892 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Connecticut paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Connecticut?
- The median Painter salary in Connecticut is $58,480 per year ($28.12 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,630 and $76,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $58,480, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $46,702 per year ($3,892 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 2,230 Painter jobs in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut.