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Painter Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$20.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,458/year ($2,871/month) for a single filer
Rhode Island ranks 49th of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 21% below the national average. Of the 1,160 Painter jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $41,590 a year — though pay ranges from $31,200 for newcomers to $64,410 at the top.
Painter pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,230 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $41,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,410 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,160 Painter jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Painter salary of $41,590 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $34,458 — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
| Gross (median) | $41,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,811 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,182 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$1,140 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,458 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,871 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Rhode Island paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Rhode Island?
- The median Painter salary in Rhode Island is $41,590 per year ($20.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,230 and $56,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $41,590, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $34,458 per year ($2,871 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 1,160 Painter jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.