Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $47,310 +15.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.74
10th percentile $27,840
90th percentile $61,310
Employed locally 50
National median $40,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,840
    25th
    $34,910
    50th (median)
    $47,310
    75th
    $56,160
    90th
    $61,310

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary vs area income 56% Median Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary is 44% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $54,500
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $47,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,000
    Pennsylvania $41,600
    Lynchburg, VA $37,110

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,480
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,670
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Richmond, VA is $22.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary in Richmond, VA is 15.8% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,840 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,910.