Painter Salary in Georgia (2026)
$23.24 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,135/year ($3,261/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 29th of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 2,760 Painter jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $48,340 a year — though pay ranges from $36,690 for newcomers to $68,060 at the top.
Painter pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,130 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,340 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $68,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,760 Painter jobs in Georgia (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Painter salary of $48,340 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,135 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $48,340 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,621 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,698 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$1,886 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,135 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,261 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Georgia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Georgia?
- The median Painter salary in Georgia is $48,340 per year ($23.24 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,130 and $57,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $48,340, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $39,135 per year ($3,261 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 2,760 Painter jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.