Painter Salary in Nevada (2026)
$27.11 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,489/year ($3,957/month) for a single filer
Nevada ranks 16th of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 4,120 Painter jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $56,390 a year — though pay ranges from $41,430 for newcomers to $98,190 at the top.
Painter pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,430 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,950 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,390 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,120 Painter jobs in Nevada (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Painter salary of $56,390 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $47,489 — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
| Gross (median) | $56,390 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,587 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,314 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,489 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,957 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Nevada?
- The median Painter salary in Nevada is $56,390 per year ($27.11 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,950 and $63,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $56,390, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $47,489 per year ($3,957 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 4,120 Painter jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada.