Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Painter jobs in Newark, NJ

11,930 painters employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $61,420/year median · 24% above the national median.

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The median painter salary in Newark, NJ is $61,420/year, with a typical range of $50,880 to $83,060 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Newark is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Painter pay in Newark, NJ

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $50,880 $61,420 $83,060
25th$50,880 Median$61,420 75th$83,060 vs US24% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (SOC 47-2141, Painter). Newark is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Full Painter salary guide →

What is a Painter salary in Newark?

The median painter salary in Newark, NJ is $61,420/year, with a typical range of $50,880 to $83,060 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 11,930 painters employed in the Newark metro area. Newark is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Painter pay bands in Newark 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.

Senior Painter

Typical senior band in Newark
Example (illustrative)
Location
Newark, NJ
Typical pay range
$50,364–$69,773
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 Newark
Example (illustrative)
Location
Newark, NJ
Typical pay range
$52,207–$73,089
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 Newark
Example (illustrative)
Location
Newark, NJ
Typical pay range
$54,970–$74,195
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 Newark
Example (illustrative)
Location
Newark, NJ
Typical pay range
$58,656–$74,195
Common on
Workday

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 Newark
Example (illustrative)
Location
Newark, NJ
Typical pay range
$55,892–$70,878
Common on
Workday

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

Painter Career Ladder — Newark Metro

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

  1. Entry Painter0–2 yrs$44,222
  2. Mid Painter2–5 yrs$58,349
  3. Senior Painter5–8 yrs$73,704
  4. Staff Painter8–12 yrs$89,059
  5. Lead Painter12+ yrs$104,414

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

Employers in the Painter hiring market in Newark

  • 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 Newark post Painter jobs

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

Painter in Newark, NJ — Common Questions

How much does a Painter earn in Newark, NJ?
Median $61,420/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $50,880–$83,060. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Newark is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
How many Painter jobs are there in Newark?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 11,930 Painter roles employed in the Newark metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Newark 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 Newark and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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