Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Painter jobs in Winston-Salem, NC

350 painters employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $18.24/hour ($37,950/year) median · 23% below the national median.

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The median painter salary in Winston-Salem, NC is $18.24/hour ($37,950/year), with a typical range of $30,610 to $49,140 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$18.24/hour ($37,950/year)	BLS

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Painter pay in Winston-Salem, NC

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

25th$30,610 Median$37,950 75th$49,140 vs US23% below the national median

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

What is a Painter salary in Winston-Salem?

The median painter salary in Winston-Salem, NC is $18.24/hour ($37,950/year), with a typical range of $30,610 to $49,140 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 350 painters employed in the Winston-Salem metro area.

Painter pay bands in Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem

Example (illustrative)

Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Typical pay range: $31,118–$43,794
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 Winston-Salem

Example (illustrative)

Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Typical pay range: $32,826–$41,745
Common on: Greenhouse

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 Winston-Salem

Example (illustrative)

Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Typical pay range: $35,673–$45,843
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 Winston-Salem

Example (illustrative)

Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Typical pay range: $31,118–$45,843
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 Winston-Salem

Example (illustrative)

Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Typical pay range: $33,395–$45,160
Common on: Lever

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 — Winston-Salem Metro

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

Entry Painter0–2 yrs$27,324
Mid Painter2–5 yrs$36,052
Senior Painter5–8 yrs$45,540
Staff Painter8–12 yrs$55,027
Lead Painter12+ yrs$64,515

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

Employers in the Painter hiring market in Winston-Salem

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 Winston-Salem post Painter jobs

Employers in the Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem, NC — Common Questions

How much does a Painter earn in Winston-Salem, NC?: Median $18.24/hour ($37,950/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $30,610–$49,140. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Painter jobs are there in Winston-Salem?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 350 Painter roles employed in the Winston-Salem metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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