SOC 51-9123 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers — Ohio
Ohio
Median pay for this occupation in Ohio comes to $49,080 a year, ahead of the national median of $41,600 by 18.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Ohio comes to $49,080 a year, ahead of the national median of $41,600 by 18.0%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $40,470 and $51,490. The lowest tenth earn under $32,350, while the highest tenth earn more than $58,140.
The area has 230 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.80 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 37 states with published data for this occupation, Ohio ranks 7th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 500th of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,350 | −22.2% |
| 25th | $40,470 | −2.7% |
| Median (50th) | $49,080 | +18.0% |
| 75th | $51,490 | +23.8% |
| 90th | $58,140 | +39.8% |
| Mean | $47,380 | +13.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $49,080 goes as far as $52,888 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 27.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,080as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,888US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,080 a year, 18.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,350 to $58,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 230 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 7th of 37 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Ohio?
The median annual wage is $49,080, or $23.60 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $41,600, so pay in Ohio is 18.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Ohio earns more than $58,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,350 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 230 jobs in this occupation in Ohio. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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