Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Painter jobs in Louisville, KY

590 painters employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $23.52/hour ($48,920/year) median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median painter salary in Louisville, KY is $23.52/hour ($48,920/year), with a typical range of $44,880 to $60,580 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Painter pay in Louisville, KY

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $44,880 $48,920 $60,580
25th$44,880 Median$48,920 75th$60,580 vs USroughly in line with the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area (SOC 47-2141, Painter). Full Painter salary guide →

What is a Painter salary in Louisville?

The median painter salary in Louisville, KY is $23.52/hour ($48,920/year), with a typical range of $44,880 to $60,580 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 590 painters employed in the Louisville metro area.

Painter pay bands in Louisville 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 Louisville
Example (illustrative)
Location
Louisville, KY
Typical pay range
$42,315–$53,812
Common on
Ashby

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 Louisville
Example (illustrative)
Location
Louisville, KY
Typical pay range
$45,251–$59,975
Common on
iCIMS

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 Louisville
Example (illustrative)
Location
Louisville, KY
Typical pay range
$46,718–$59,975
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 Louisville
Example (illustrative)
Location
Louisville, KY
Typical pay range
$46,718–$60,856
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 Louisville
Example (illustrative)
Location
Louisville, KY
Typical pay range
$43,049–$56,453
Common on
Ashby

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

Painter Career Ladder — Louisville Metro

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

  1. Entry Painter0–2 yrs$35,222
  2. Mid Painter2–5 yrs$46,474
  3. Senior Painter5–8 yrs$58,704
  4. Staff Painter8–12 yrs$70,934
  5. Lead Painter12+ yrs$83,164

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

Employers in the Painter hiring market in Louisville

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

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 Louisville post Painter jobs

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

Painter in Louisville, KY — Common Questions

How much does a Painter earn in Louisville, KY?
Median $23.52/hour ($48,920/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $44,880–$60,580. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Painter jobs are there in Louisville?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 590 Painter roles employed in the Louisville metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Louisville 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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