Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Painter jobs in Baltimore, MD

1,460 painters employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $23.36/hour ($48,600/year) median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median painter salary in Baltimore, MD is $23.36/hour ($48,600/year), with a typical range of $46,360 to $59,770 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Painter pay in Baltimore, MD

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Baltimore metro. Half of Painters earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $46,360 $48,600 $59,770
25th$46,360 Median$48,600 75th$59,770 vs USroughly in line with the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area (SOC 47-2141, Painter). Full Painter salary guide →

What is a Painter salary in Baltimore?

The median painter salary in Baltimore, MD is $23.36/hour ($48,600/year), with a typical range of $46,360 to $59,770 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 1,460 painters employed in the Baltimore metro area.

Painter pay bands in Baltimore by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Lead Painter

Typical lead band in Baltimore
Example (illustrative)
Location
Baltimore, MD
Typical pay range
$45,684–$56,959
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Painter

Typical staff band in Baltimore
Example (illustrative)
Location
Baltimore, MD
Typical pay range
$42,039–$61,333
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Painter

Typical lead band in Baltimore
Example (illustrative)
Location
Baltimore, MD
Typical pay range
$43,496–$57,834
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Painter

Typical entry level band in Baltimore
Example (illustrative)
Location
Baltimore, MD
Typical pay range
$46,413–$55,209
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Painter

Typical mid level band in Baltimore
Example (illustrative)
Location
Baltimore, MD
Typical pay range
$42,039–$54,334
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Painter Career Ladder — Baltimore Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Baltimore’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Painter0–2 yrs$34,992
  2. Mid Painter2–5 yrs$46,170
  3. Senior Painter5–8 yrs$58,320
  4. Staff Painter8–12 yrs$70,470
  5. Lead Painter12+ yrs$82,620

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 47-2141, Painter).

Employers in the Painter hiring market in Baltimore

  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Baltimore post Painter jobs

Employers in the Baltimore metro typically post Painter roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Painter in Baltimore, MD — Common Questions

How much does a Painter earn in Baltimore, MD?
Median $23.36/hour ($48,600/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $46,360–$59,770. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Painter jobs are there in Baltimore?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 1,460 Painter roles employed in the Baltimore metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Baltimore employers use for Painter?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Painter jobs for me?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Painter openings in Baltimore and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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