Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Painter jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

1,110 painters employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $23.62/hour ($49,130/year) median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median painter salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $23.62/hour ($49,130/year), with a typical range of $44,520 to $58,130 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary	$23.62/hour ($49,130/year)	BLS

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Painter pay in Baton Rouge, LA

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

25th$44,520 Median$49,130 75th$58,130 vs USroughly in line with the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Baton Rouge, LA metro area (SOC 47-2141, Painter). Full Painter salary guide →

What is a Painter salary in Baton Rouge?

The median painter salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $23.62/hour ($49,130/year), with a typical range of $44,520 to $58,130 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 1,110 painters employed in the Baton Rouge metro area.

Painter pay bands in Baton Rouge 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.

Entry Level Painter

Typical entry level band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $43,971–$56,696
Common on: Lever

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 Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $42,497–$58,464
Common on: Ashby

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 Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $46,182–$56,696
Common on: Ashby

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

Senior Painter

Typical senior band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $45,445–$56,696
Common on: Ashby

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 Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $42,497–$54,043
Common on: Lever

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

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Painter Career Ladder — Baton Rouge Metro

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

Entry Painter0–2 yrs$35,373
Mid Painter2–5 yrs$46,673
Senior Painter5–8 yrs$58,956
Staff Painter8–12 yrs$71,238
Lead Painter12+ yrs$83,521

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

Employers in the Painter hiring market in Baton Rouge

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 Baton Rouge post Painter jobs

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

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

Painter in Baton Rouge, LA — Common Questions

How much does a Painter earn in Baton Rouge, LA?: Median $23.62/hour ($49,130/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $44,520–$58,130. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Painter jobs are there in Baton Rouge?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 1,110 Painter roles employed in the Baton Rouge metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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