Painter Salary in Virginia (2026)
$22.82 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,353/year ($3,196/month) for a single filer
Virginia ranks 34th of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 5,930 Painter jobs BLS counts in Virginia, the typical worker earns $47,470 a year — though pay ranges from $36,400 for newcomers to $63,310 at the top.
Painter pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,300 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,310 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,930 Painter jobs in Virginia (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Painter salary of $47,470 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,353 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $47,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,516 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,631 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$1,969 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,353 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,196 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Virginia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Virginia?
- The median Painter salary in Virginia is $47,470 per year ($22.82 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,300 and $56,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $47,470, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $38,353 per year ($3,196 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 5,930 Painter jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.