Painter Salary in Maryland (2026)
$23.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,526/year ($3,294/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 27th of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 3,750 Painter jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $49,120 a year — though pay ranges from $40,560 for newcomers to $78,050 at the top.
Painter pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,290 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,750 Painter jobs in Maryland (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Painter salary of $49,120 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,526 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $49,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,714 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,758 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$2,122 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,526 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,294 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Maryland?
- The median Painter salary in Maryland is $49,120 per year ($23.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,520 and $59,290.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $49,120, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $39,526 per year ($3,294 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 3,750 Painter jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.