Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $27,740 -32.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.34
10th percentile $23,160
90th percentile $39,730
Employed locally 320
National median $40,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,160
    25th
    $27,730
    50th (median)
    $27,740
    75th
    $33,830
    90th
    $39,730

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary vs area income 34% Median Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary is 66% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $28,570
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $27,860

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,530
    Machinists $58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Houston, TX is $13.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary in Houston, TX is 32.1% below 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,160 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,730.