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Painter Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$22.31 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,453/year ($3,204/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 37th of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 4,090 Painter jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $46,410 a year — though pay ranges from $32,000 for newcomers to $59,330 at the top.
Painter pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,970 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,090 Painter jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Painter salary of $46,410 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,453 — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
| Gross (median) | $46,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,389 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,550 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,017 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,453 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,204 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Louisiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Louisiana?
- The median Painter salary in Louisiana is $46,410 per year ($22.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,970 and $50,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $46,410, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $38,453 per year ($3,204 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 4,090 Painter jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.