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Painter Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$20.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,915/year ($3,076/month) for a single filer
Tennessee ranks 48th of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 3,040 Painter jobs BLS counts in Tennessee, the typical worker earns $43,230 a year — though pay ranges from $35,110 for newcomers to $61,030 at the top.
Painter pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,350 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,230 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,030 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,040 Painter jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Painter salary of $43,230 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $36,915 — an effective tax rate of 14.6%.
| Gross (median) | $43,230 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,008 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,307 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,915 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,076 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Tennessee?
- The median Painter salary in Tennessee is $43,230 per year ($20.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,350 and $47,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $43,230, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $36,915 per year ($3,076 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.6%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 3,040 Painter jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.