Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Painter jobs in Raleigh, NC

810 painters employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $21.81/hour ($45,360/year) median · 8% below the national median.

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The median painter salary in Raleigh, NC is $21.81/hour ($45,360/year), with a typical range of $37,780 to $49,680 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Painter pay in Raleigh, NC

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $37,780 $45,360 $49,680
25th$37,780 Median$45,360 75th$49,680 vs US8% below the national median

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

What is a Painter salary in Raleigh?

The median painter salary in Raleigh, NC is $21.81/hour ($45,360/year), with a typical range of $37,780 to $49,680 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 810 painters employed in the Raleigh metro area.

Painter pay bands in Raleigh 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.

Mid Level Painter

Typical mid level band in Raleigh
Example (illustrative)
Location
Raleigh, NC
Typical pay range
$41,958–$53,978
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 Raleigh
Example (illustrative)
Location
Raleigh, NC
Typical pay range
$40,597–$52,345
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 Raleigh
Example (illustrative)
Location
Raleigh, NC
Typical pay range
$39,916–$52,345
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 Raleigh
Example (illustrative)
Location
Raleigh, NC
Typical pay range
$39,916–$54,794
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 Raleigh
Example (illustrative)
Location
Raleigh, NC
Typical pay range
$41,958–$53,161
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 — Raleigh Metro

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

  1. Entry Painter0–2 yrs$32,659
  2. Mid Painter2–5 yrs$43,092
  3. Senior Painter5–8 yrs$54,432
  4. Staff Painter8–12 yrs$65,772
  5. Lead Painter12+ yrs$77,112

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

Employers in the Painter hiring market in Raleigh

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

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 Raleigh post Painter jobs

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

Painter in Raleigh, NC — Common Questions

How much does a Painter earn in Raleigh, NC?
Median $21.81/hour ($45,360/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $37,780–$49,680. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Painter jobs are there in Raleigh?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 810 Painter roles employed in the Raleigh metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Raleigh 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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