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Painter Salary in New Hampshire (2026)
$23.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,090/year ($3,507/month) for a single filer
New Hampshire ranks 25th of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 910 Painter jobs BLS counts in New Hampshire, the typical worker earns $49,670 a year — though pay ranges from $40,830 for newcomers to $63,530 at the top.
Painter pay range in New Hampshire
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,670 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,880 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 910 Painter jobs in New Hampshire (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Hampshire
A median Painter salary of $49,670 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in New Hampshire), a single filer keeps about $42,090 — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
| Gross (median) | $49,670 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,780 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,800 |
| New Hampshire state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,090 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,507 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Hampshire paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in New Hampshire?
- The median Painter salary in New Hampshire is $49,670 per year ($23.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,580 and $57,880.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in New Hampshire?
- On the median salary of $49,670, a single filer in New Hampshire takes home about $42,090 per year ($3,507 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in New Hampshire?
- BLS counts 910 Painter jobs in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire.