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Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$54,070
Median Annual Salary
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+3.3% vs 2024
$53,030
Mean Salary
$54,070
Median Salary
$26.00
Hourly Rate
210 people work as Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Massachusetts
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $54,070 per year ($4,505/month).
This is 24.3% above the national average of $43,501.
Massachusetts ranks #3 out of 37 states for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers pay.
Approximately 210 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 3.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
Paint, coat, or decorate articles, such as furniture, glass, plateware, pottery, jewelry, toys, books, or leather.
Top Skills
Active Listening
2.88
Monitoring
2.88
Social Perceptiveness
2.88
Coordination
2.88
Reading Comprehension
2.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.11
English Language
2.97
Customer and Personal Service
2.77
Education and Training
2.54
Design
2.41
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(59.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Massachusetts
Salaries for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Massachusetts range from $42,220 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $59,210 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $50,670 and $55,510.
Median $54,070
P10: $42,220P25: $50,670P75: $55,510P90: $59,210
10th
$42,220
25th
$50,670
Median
$54,070
75th
$55,510
90th
$59,210
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$42,220
$20.30
$3,518
25th Percentile
$50,670
$24.36
$4,222
Median (50th)
$54,070
$26.00
$4,505
75th Percentile
$55,510
$26.69
$4,625
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$59,210
$28.47
$4,934
Note: The mean (average) salary of $53,030 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#3
Massachusetts ranks #3 of 37 states
$43,501
National avg. for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
How much do Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Massachusetts is $54,070 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $53,030.
What is the salary range for a Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Massachusetts range from $42,220 at the 10th percentile to $59,210 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $50,670 and $55,510.
What is the starting salary for a Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers positions in Massachusetts typically start around $42,220 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $50,670 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 210 people are employed as Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Massachusetts is approximately $26.00 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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