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Painter Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$28.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,005/year ($4,000/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 8th of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 13% above the national average. Of the 4,110 Painter jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $59,250 a year — though pay ranges from $37,680 for newcomers to $95,950 at the top.
Painter pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,490 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,250 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,380 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $95,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,110 Painter jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Painter salary of $59,250 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,005 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $59,250 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,930 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,533 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$1,782 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,005 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,000 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Jersey paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in New Jersey?
- The median Painter salary in New Jersey is $59,250 per year ($28.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,490 and $72,380.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $59,250, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $48,005 per year ($4,000 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 4,110 Painter jobs in New Jersey 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 Jersey 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 Jersey.