Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$40,860
↑ 59.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 59.2% since 2011 ($25,660 → $40,860)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $40,860
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 5.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +8%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,860 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | $40,230 | +5.1% |
| 2022 | $38,270 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $37,330 | +7.3% |
| 2020 | $34,780 | +5.6% |
| 2019 | $32,950 | +6.1% |
| 2018 | $31,050 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | $30,820 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | $30,030 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | $29,270 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | $28,750 | +1.3% |
| 2013 | $28,370 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | $27,790 | +8.3% |
| 2011 | $25,660 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.