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Painter Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$27.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,514/year ($3,793/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts ranks 13th of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 10% above the national average. Of the 4,430 Painter jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $57,510 a year — though pay ranges from $43,520 for newcomers to $109,850 at the top.
Painter pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,510 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $70,050 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $109,850 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,430 Painter jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Painter salary of $57,510 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,514 — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
| Gross (median) | $57,510 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,721 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,400 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$2,876 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,514 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,793 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Massachusetts paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Massachusetts?
- The median Painter salary in Massachusetts is $57,510 per year ($27.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,830 and $70,050.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $57,510, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $45,514 per year ($3,793 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 4,430 Painter jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.