Painter Salary in Salt Lake City, UT
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$43,458
Hourly Rate
$20.89
/hour
Jobs in Area
305
employed
Painter Salary Range in Salt Lake City, UT
Annual Salary Range
$29k
10th percentile
$35k
25th
$51k
75th
$65k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $28,779 | $13.84 |
| 25th Percentile | $34,723 | $16.69 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $43,458 | $20.89 |
| 75th Percentile | $51,289 | $24.66 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $64,761 | $31.14 |
| Average (Mean) | $47,531 | $22.85 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Painter salary in Salt Lake City, UT is $43,458 per year or $20.89 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Salt Lake City Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Salt Lake City, UT Compares
vs National Average
$45,590
vs Utah Average
$44,798
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$41,547
Cost of living in Salt Lake City, UT is 4.6% above the national average.
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