Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $44,110 +8% vs national
Median hourly $21.21
10th percentile $28,460
90th percentile $55,120
National median $40,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,460
    25th
    $34,330
    50th (median)
    $44,110
    75th
    $46,650
    90th
    $55,120

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary vs area income 57% Median Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary is 43% 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
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $47,170
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $42,660
    Florida $35,710
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $35,660
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $35,210
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $34,620

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,820
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,140
    Production Workers, All Other $36,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Jacksonville, FL is $21.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary in Jacksonville, FL is 8% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,460 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,330.