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Painter Salary in Washington (2026)
$28.68 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,109/year ($4,176/month) for a single filer
Washington is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Painters (4th of 51), with a median about 14% above the national average. Of the 9,510 Painter jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $59,650 a year — though pay ranges from $45,450 for newcomers to $80,330 at the top.
Painter pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,450 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,650 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,140 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $80,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,510 Painter jobs in Washington (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Painter salary of $59,650 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $50,109 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $59,650 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,978 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,563 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,109 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,176 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Washington paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Washington?
- The median Painter salary in Washington is $59,650 per year ($28.68 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,940 and $65,140.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Washington?
- On the median salary of $59,650, a single filer in Washington takes home about $50,109 per year ($4,176 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 9,510 Painter jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.