Painter Salary in Utah (2026)
$22.14 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,109/year ($3,092/month) for a single filer
Utah ranks 39th of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 3,510 Painter jobs BLS counts in Utah, the typical worker earns $46,050 a year — though pay ranges from $36,220 for newcomers to $65,780 at the top.
Painter pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,220 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,100 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $53,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $65,780 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,510 Painter jobs in Utah (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Painter salary of $46,050 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,109 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $46,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,346 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,523 |
| Utah state income tax | −$2,072 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,109 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,092 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Utah paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Utah?
- The median Painter salary in Utah is $46,050 per year ($22.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,100 and $53,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Utah?
- On the median salary of $46,050, a single filer in Utah takes home about $37,109 per year ($3,092 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 3,510 Painter jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.