Painter Salary in Idaho (2026)
$21.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,716/year ($3,060/month) for a single filer
Idaho ranks 43rd of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 15% below the national average. Of the 2,040 Painter jobs BLS counts in Idaho, the typical worker earns $44,880 a year — though pay ranges from $34,390 for newcomers to $60,890 at the top.
Painter pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,890 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,890 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,040 Painter jobs in Idaho (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Painter salary of $44,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,716 — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
| Gross (median) | $44,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,206 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,433 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$1,525 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,716 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,060 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Idaho paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Idaho?
- The median Painter salary in Idaho is $44,880 per year ($21.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,880 and $47,890.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $44,880, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $36,716 per year ($3,060 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 2,040 Painter jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.