Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Painter jobs in Columbus, OH

980 painters employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $51,810/year median · 5% above the national median.

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The median painter salary in Columbus, OH is $51,810/year, with a typical range of $46,850 to $65,410 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Painter pay in Columbus, OH

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $46,850 $51,810 $65,410
25th$46,850 Median$51,810 75th$65,410 vs US5% above the national median

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

What is a Painter salary in Columbus?

The median painter salary in Columbus, OH is $51,810/year, with a typical range of $46,850 to $65,410 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 980 painters employed in the Columbus metro area.

Painter pay bands in Columbus 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 Columbus
Example (illustrative)
Location
Columbus, OH
Typical pay range
$44,815–$56,991
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 Columbus
Example (illustrative)
Location
Columbus, OH
Typical pay range
$48,701–$63,519
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 Columbus
Example (illustrative)
Location
Columbus, OH
Typical pay range
$42,484–$61,653
Common on
Lever

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 Columbus
Example (illustrative)
Location
Columbus, OH
Typical pay range
$49,478–$64,451
Common on
Greenhouse

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 Columbus
Example (illustrative)
Location
Columbus, OH
Typical pay range
$43,261–$58,856
Common on
Lever

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

Painter Career Ladder — Columbus Metro

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

  1. Entry Painter0–2 yrs$37,303
  2. Mid Painter2–5 yrs$49,219
  3. Senior Painter5–8 yrs$62,172
  4. Staff Painter8–12 yrs$75,124
  5. Lead Painter12+ yrs$88,077

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

Employers in the Painter hiring market in Columbus

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

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 Columbus post Painter jobs

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

Painter in Columbus, OH — Common Questions

How much does a Painter earn in Columbus, OH?
Median $51,810/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $46,850–$65,410. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Painter jobs are there in Columbus?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 980 Painter roles employed in the Columbus metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Columbus 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?
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