Is Columbus a strong pay market for Painters?

At a $51,810 median, Columbus is $2,410 (5%) above the national median. The U.S. median is $49,400. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.

How can I earn more as a Painter in Columbus?

Target employers paying toward the $65,410 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Painter openings in Columbus and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

Painter Salary in Columbus, OH

Median: $51,810/year — $2,410 (5%) above the national median. Range: $46,850–$65,410.

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Last updated: 2026-07-04 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · National Painter salary guide

The median Painter salary in Columbus, OH is $51,810/year ($2,410 (5%) above the national median), with a typical range of $46,850–$65,410. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Salary stats
Metric	Value	Source
Median	$51,810/year	BLS
Range	$46,850–$65,410	BLS

### Key facts for Painter in Columbus Median pay and comparison. - Median is the middle value. - Data from BLS.

Painter Salary in Columbus vs. National Average

25th Pct (Columbus) $46,850

Median (Columbus) $51,810

75th Pct (Columbus) $65,410

National median: $49,400/yr. Columbus is $2,410 (5%) above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Columbus, OH metro area (SOC 47-2141, Painter).

Painter pay in Columbus, OH — common questions

How much does a Painter make in Columbus, OH?: The median Painter salary in Columbus, OH is $51,810/year ($2,410 (5%) above the national median), with a typical range of $46,850–$65,410 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is Columbus a strong pay market for Painters?: At a $51,810 median, Columbus is $2,410 (5%) above the national median. The U.S. median is $49,400. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.
How can I earn more as a Painter in Columbus?: Target employers paying toward the $65,410 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Painter openings in Columbus and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

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