How much does a Painter make in North Dakota?

The median Painter salary in North Dakota is $54,870 per year ($26.38 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,320 and $60,650.

What is the take-home pay for a Painter in North Dakota?

On the median salary of $54,870, a single filer in North Dakota takes home about $46,268 per year ($3,856 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.7%.

How many Painter jobs are there in North Dakota?

BLS counts 420 Painter jobs in North Dakota in the latest survey (May 2025).

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Painter Salary in North Dakota (2026)

$54,870 /year median

$26.38 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,268/year ($3,856/month) for a single filer

North Dakota ranks 17th of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 5% above the national average. Of the 420 Painter jobs BLS counts in North Dakota, the typical worker earns $54,870 a year — though pay ranges from $36,840 for newcomers to $78,290 at the top.

Painter pay range in North Dakota

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$36,840	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$47,320	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$54,870	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$60,650	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$78,290	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 420 Painter jobs in North Dakota (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).

Gross vs. take-home in North Dakota

A median Painter salary of $54,870 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Dakota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,268 — an effective tax rate of 15.7%.

Gross (median)	$54,870
Federal income tax	−$4,404
Social Security + Medicare	−$4,198
North Dakota state income tax	−$0
Take-home (annual)	$46,268
Take-home (monthly)	$3,856

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free North Dakota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Painter make in North Dakota?: The median Painter salary in North Dakota is $54,870 per year ($26.38 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,320 and $60,650.
What is the take-home pay for a Painter in North Dakota?: On the median salary of $54,870, a single filer in North Dakota takes home about $46,268 per year ($3,856 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.7%.
How many Painter jobs are there in North Dakota?: BLS counts 420 Painter jobs in North Dakota in the latest survey (May 2025).

Top-paying states for Painters

Hawaii $68,220 Illinois $61,260 Alaska $60,980 Washington $59,650 New York $59,570 District of Columbia $59,520 Maine $59,270 New Jersey $59,250

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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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota.