Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Painter jobs in Mesa, AZ

3,920 painters employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $23.49/hour ($48,860/year) median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median painter salary in Mesa, AZ is $23.49/hour ($48,860/year), with a typical range of $46,230 to $59,200 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Mesa is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Painter pay in Mesa, AZ

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $46,230 $48,860 $59,200
25th$46,230 Median$48,860 75th$59,200 vs USroughly in line with the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area (SOC 47-2141, Painter). Mesa is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Full Painter salary guide →

What is a Painter salary in Mesa?

The median painter salary in Mesa, AZ is $23.49/hour ($48,860/year), with a typical range of $46,230 to $59,200 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 3,920 painters employed in the Mesa metro area. Mesa is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Painter pay bands in Mesa 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.

Staff Painter

Typical staff band in Mesa
Example (illustrative)
Location
Mesa, AZ
Typical pay range
$42,263–$57,263
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 Mesa
Example (illustrative)
Location
Mesa, AZ
Typical pay range
$44,462–$55,504
Common on
Workday

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 Mesa
Example (illustrative)
Location
Mesa, AZ
Typical pay range
$45,195–$53,746
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 Mesa
Example (illustrative)
Location
Mesa, AZ
Typical pay range
$44,462–$55,504
Common on
Lever

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 Mesa
Example (illustrative)
Location
Mesa, AZ
Typical pay range
$41,531–$59,902
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 — Mesa Metro

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

  1. Entry Painter0–2 yrs$35,179
  2. Mid Painter2–5 yrs$46,417
  3. Senior Painter5–8 yrs$58,632
  4. Staff Painter8–12 yrs$70,847
  5. Lead Painter12+ yrs$83,062

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

Employers in the Painter hiring market in Mesa

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

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 Mesa post Painter jobs

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

Painter in Mesa, AZ — Common Questions

How much does a Painter earn in Mesa, AZ?
Median $23.49/hour ($48,860/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $46,230–$59,200. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Mesa is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
How many Painter jobs are there in Mesa?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 3,920 Painter roles employed in the Mesa metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Mesa 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 Mesa and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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