Painter Salary in Ohio (2026)
$23.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,270/year ($3,439/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 26th of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 5,600 Painter jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $49,450 a year — though pay ranges from $37,060 for newcomers to $74,400 at the top.
Painter pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,450 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,600 Painter jobs in Ohio (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Painter salary of $49,450 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,270 — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
| Gross (median) | $49,450 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,754 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,783 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$644 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,270 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,439 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Ohio?
- The median Painter salary in Ohio is $49,450 per year ($23.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,040 and $61,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $49,450, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $41,270 per year ($3,439 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 5,600 Painter jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.