Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Painter jobs in Virginia Beach, VA

1,610 painters employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $22.65/hour ($47,110/year) median · 5% below the national median.

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The median painter salary in Virginia Beach, VA is $22.65/hour ($47,110/year), with a typical range of $38,730 to $57,550 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Painter pay in Virginia Beach, VA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $38,730 $47,110 $57,550
25th$38,730 Median$47,110 75th$57,550 vs US5% below the national median

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

What is a Painter salary in Virginia Beach?

The median painter salary in Virginia Beach, VA is $22.65/hour ($47,110/year), with a typical range of $38,730 to $57,550 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 1,610 painters employed in the Virginia Beach metro area.

Painter pay bands in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach
Example (illustrative)
Location
Virginia Beach, VA
Typical pay range
$42,870–$56,060
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 Virginia Beach
Example (illustrative)
Location
Virginia Beach, VA
Typical pay range
$42,163–$54,364
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 Virginia Beach
Example (illustrative)
Location
Virginia Beach, VA
Typical pay range
$40,043–$57,756
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 Virginia Beach
Example (illustrative)
Location
Virginia Beach, VA
Typical pay range
$39,336–$54,364
Common on
Lever

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 Virginia Beach
Example (illustrative)
Location
Virginia Beach, VA
Typical pay range
$38,630–$52,668
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 — Virginia Beach Metro

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

  1. Entry Painter0–2 yrs$33,919
  2. Mid Painter2–5 yrs$44,754
  3. Senior Painter5–8 yrs$56,532
  4. Staff Painter8–12 yrs$68,309
  5. Lead Painter12+ yrs$80,087

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

Employers in the Painter hiring market in Virginia Beach

  • 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 Virginia Beach post Painter jobs

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

Painter in Virginia Beach, VA — Common Questions

How much does a Painter earn in Virginia Beach, VA?
Median $22.65/hour ($47,110/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $38,730–$57,550. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Painter jobs are there in Virginia Beach?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 1,610 Painter roles employed in the Virginia Beach metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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