Painter Salary in New York (2026)
$28.64 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,425/year ($3,952/month) for a single filer
New York is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Painters (5th of 51), with a median about 13% above the national average. Of the 13,040 Painter jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $59,570 a year — though pay ranges from $45,660 for newcomers to $111,550 at the top.
Painter pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,660 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,570 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $111,550 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,040 Painter jobs in New York (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Painter salary of $59,570 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,425 — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
| Gross (median) | $59,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,968 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,557 |
| New York state income tax | −$2,620 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,425 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,952 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in New York?
- The median Painter salary in New York is $59,570 per year ($28.64 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,820 and $79,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in New York?
- On the median salary of $59,570, a single filer in New York takes home about $47,425 per year ($3,952 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 13,040 Painter jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.