Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $46,580 +14% vs national
Median hourly $22.39
10th percentile $37,580
90th percentile $57,730
Employed locally 50
National median $40,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,580
    25th
    $40,520
    50th (median)
    $46,580
    75th
    $54,410
    90th
    $57,730

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary vs area income 46% Median Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary is 54% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $78,620
    New York $68,140
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $61,270
    Washington $61,270
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $60,190
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $59,000

    Nearby metros — Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $61,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $50,620
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $50,400
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $50,000
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,320
    Columbia, SC $48,030

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,570
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,010
    Bakers $39,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,180
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Denver, CO is $22.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.24 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salaries?

    The median Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary in Denver, CO is 14% above the national median of $40,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Denver?

    Entry-level Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,580 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,520.