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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $34,620 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.64
10th percentile $28,490
90th percentile $57,520
Employed locally 210
National median $40,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,490
    25th
    $28,820
    50th (median)
    $34,620
    75th
    $46,780
    90th
    $57,520

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary vs area income 49% Median Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary is 51% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $44,110
    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

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,710
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$36,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$36,960
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Tampa, FL is $16.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary in Tampa, FL is 15.3% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,490 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,820.