Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Painter jobs in New Orleans, LA

700 painters employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $22.11/hour ($45,980/year) median · 7% below the national median.

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The median painter salary in New Orleans, LA is $22.11/hour ($45,980/year), with a typical range of $39,440 to $49,520 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$22.11/hour ($45,980/year)	BLS

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Painter pay in New Orleans, LA

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

25th$39,440 Median$45,980 75th$49,520 vs US7% below the national median

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

What is a Painter salary in New Orleans?

The median painter salary in New Orleans, LA is $22.11/hour ($45,980/year), with a typical range of $39,440 to $49,520 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 700 painters employed in the New Orleans metro area.

Painter pay bands in New Orleans 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 New Orleans

Example (illustrative)

Location: New Orleans, LA
Typical pay range: $43,221–$53,888
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 New Orleans

Example (illustrative)

Location: New Orleans, LA
Typical pay range: $42,531–$52,233
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 New Orleans

Example (illustrative)

Location: New Orleans, LA
Typical pay range: $39,772–$54,716
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 New Orleans

Example (illustrative)

Location: New Orleans, LA
Typical pay range: $40,462–$53,060
Common on: Greenhouse

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 New Orleans

Example (illustrative)

Location: New Orleans, LA
Typical pay range: $43,221–$52,233
Common on: iCIMS

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 — New Orleans Metro

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

Entry Painter0–2 yrs$33,105
Mid Painter2–5 yrs$43,681
Senior Painter5–8 yrs$55,176
Staff Painter8–12 yrs$66,671
Lead Painter12+ yrs$78,166

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

Employers in the Painter hiring market in New Orleans

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 New Orleans post Painter jobs

Employers in the New Orleans 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 New Orleans, LA — Common Questions

How much does a Painter earn in New Orleans, LA?: Median $22.11/hour ($45,980/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $39,440–$49,520. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Painter jobs are there in New Orleans?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 700 Painter roles employed in the New Orleans metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do New Orleans 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 New Orleans and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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