Painter Salary in New York
Apply paint, stain, and protective coatings to the interiors and exteriors of homes, businesses, and industrial structures.
New York Painter Wages at a Glance
New York painters earn a statewide median of $59,570 per year ($28.64 per hour), up 16.3% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $45,660 at the 10th percentile to $111,550 at the 90th.
New York employs approximately 13,040 painters statewide, up 1.1% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $61,420 | $29.53/hr | 11,930 | up 17.4% |
| Buffalo | $53,340 | $25.64/hr | 750 | down 11.3% |
| Albany | $51,650 | $24.83/hr | 480 | up 17.9% |
| Poughkeepsie | $50,420 | $24.24/hr | 310 | |
| Syracuse | $48,600 | $23.37/hr | 310 | up 22.2% |
| Rochester | $47,230 | $22.71/hr | 590 | up 7.9% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.