Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Salary in Jackson, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, TN

Median annual salary $18,890 -53.8% vs national
Median hourly $9.08
10th percentile $18,880
90th percentile $41,210
Employed locally 40
National median $40,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,880
    25th
    $18,890
    50th (median)
    $18,890
    75th
    $33,750
    90th
    $41,210

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary vs area income 32% Median Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary is 68% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $48,750
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $41,530
    Knoxville, TN $40,860
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $37,440

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,580
    Production Workers, All Other$37,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,010
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$44,350
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,300
    Food Batchmakers$40,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Jackson, TN is $9.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary in Jackson, TN is 53.8% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,880 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,890.