Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Painter jobs in Washington, DC

4,380 painters employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $50,560/year median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median painter salary in Washington, DC is $50,560/year, with a typical range of $47,520 to $59,140 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary	$50,560/year	BLS

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Painter pay in Washington, DC

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

25th$47,520 Median$50,560 75th$59,140 vs USroughly in line with the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (SOC 47-2141, Painter). Full Painter salary guide →

What is a Painter salary in Washington?

The median painter salary in Washington, DC is $50,560/year, with a typical range of $47,520 to $59,140 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 4,380 painters employed in the Washington metro area.

Painter pay bands in Washington 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.

Lead Painter

Typical lead band in Washington

Example (illustrative)

Location: Washington, DC
Typical pay range: $47,526–$59,256
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 Washington

Example (illustrative)

Location: Washington, DC
Typical pay range: $45,251–$58,346
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 Washington

Example (illustrative)

Location: Washington, DC
Typical pay range: $44,492–$61,076
Common on: Workday

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 Washington

Example (illustrative)

Location: Washington, DC
Typical pay range: $42,217–$55,616
Common on: iCIMS

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 Washington

Example (illustrative)

Location: Washington, DC
Typical pay range: $46,009–$55,616
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 — Washington Metro

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

Entry Painter0–2 yrs$36,403
Mid Painter2–5 yrs$48,032
Senior Painter5–8 yrs$60,672
Staff Painter8–12 yrs$73,312
Lead Painter12+ yrs$85,952

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

Employers in the Painter hiring market in Washington

Apex Staffing
NexGen Group
TechCorp Solutions
Talent Bridge
Summit Enterprises

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 Washington post Painter jobs

Employers in the Washington 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 Washington, DC — Common Questions

How much does a Painter earn in Washington, DC?: Median $50,560/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $47,520–$59,140. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Painter jobs are there in Washington?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 4,380 Painter roles employed in the Washington metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Washington 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 Washington and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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