Painter Salary in Kansas (2026)
$21.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,496/year ($3,041/month) for a single filer
Kansas ranks 40th of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 1,570 Painter jobs BLS counts in Kansas, the typical worker earns $45,510 a year — though pay ranges from $33,780 for newcomers to $58,510 at the top.
Painter pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,780 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,180 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,510 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,510 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,570 Painter jobs in Kansas (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Painter salary of $45,510 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,496 — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
| Gross (median) | $45,510 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,281 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,482 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$2,251 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,496 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,041 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Kansas?
- The median Painter salary in Kansas is $45,510 per year ($21.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,180 and $49,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $45,510, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $36,496 per year ($3,041 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 1,570 Painter jobs in Kansas 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 Kansas 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 Kansas.