Painter Salary in Delaware (2026)
$28.14 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,527/year ($3,877/month) for a single filer
Delaware ranks 10th of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 11% above the national average. Of the 480 Painter jobs BLS counts in Delaware, the typical worker earns $58,530 a year — though pay ranges from $35,070 for newcomers to $70,350 at the top.
Painter pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,530 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $70,350 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 480 Painter jobs in Delaware (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median Painter salary of $58,530 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Delaware state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,527 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $58,530 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,844 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,478 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$2,682 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,527 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,877 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Delaware?
- The median Painter salary in Delaware is $58,530 per year ($28.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,680 and $61,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $58,530, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $46,527 per year ($3,877 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 480 Painter jobs in Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware.