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Painter Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$25.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,458/year ($3,538/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 20th of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 5,980 Painter jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $52,120 a year — though pay ranges from $37,250 for newcomers to $72,230 at the top.
Painter pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,250 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $72,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,980 Painter jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Painter salary of $52,120 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,458 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $52,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,074 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,987 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,600 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,458 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,538 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Pennsylvania paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Painter salary in Pennsylvania is $52,120 per year ($25.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,600 and $61,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $52,120, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $42,458 per year ($3,538 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 5,980 Painter jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.