Painter Salary in Oregon (2026)
$23.51 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,766/year ($3,147/month) for a single filer
Oregon ranks 28th of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 5,410 Painter jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $48,900 a year — though pay ranges from $38,260 for newcomers to $73,560 at the top.
Painter pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,950 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,580 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $73,560 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,410 Painter jobs in Oregon (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Painter salary of $48,900 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,766 — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
| Gross (median) | $48,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,688 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,741 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$3,705 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,766 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,147 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Oregon?
- The median Painter salary in Oregon is $48,900 per year ($23.51 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,950 and $61,580.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $48,900, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $37,766 per year ($3,147 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 5,410 Painter jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.