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Painter Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$21.54 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,385/year ($3,032/month) for a single filer
Mississippi ranks 44th of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 15% below the national average. Of the 1,060 Painter jobs BLS counts in Mississippi, the typical worker earns $44,800 a year — though pay ranges from $34,530 for newcomers to $64,720 at the top.
Painter pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,530 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,800 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $53,340 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,060 Painter jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Painter salary of $44,800 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,385 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $44,800 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,196 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,427 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$1,792 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,385 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,032 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Mississippi paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Mississippi?
- The median Painter salary in Mississippi is $44,800 per year ($21.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,920 and $53,340.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $44,800, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $36,385 per year ($3,032 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 1,060 Painter jobs in Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi.