Painter Salary in Maine (2026)
$28.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,627/year ($3,886/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 7th of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 13% above the national average. Of the 2,120 Painter jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $59,270 a year — though pay ranges from $47,320 for newcomers to $75,530 at the top.
Painter pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,320 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,170 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,120 Painter jobs in Maine (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Painter salary of $59,270 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,627 — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
| Gross (median) | $59,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,932 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,534 |
| Maine state income tax | −$3,177 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,627 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,886 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maine paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Maine?
- The median Painter salary in Maine is $59,270 per year ($28.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,170 and $63,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Maine?
- On the median salary of $59,270, a single filer in Maine takes home about $46,627 per year ($3,886 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 2,120 Painter jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.