As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Production Painter I in the United States is $41,525. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $37,851 to $45,788, with most professionals earning between $34,507 and $49,669.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $45,788 | $3,816 | $881 | $22 |
| Average | $41,525 | $3,460 | $799 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $37,851 | $3,154 | $728 | $18 |
An entry-level Production Painter I with less than 1 year of experience earns about $40,759. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $41,155. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $42,097. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $42,286, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $42,412.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Production Painter I | $40,759 |
| Intermediate Level Production Painter I | $41,155 |
| Senior Level Production Painter I | $42,097 |
| Specialist Level Production Painter I | $42,286 |
| Expert Level Production Painter I | $42,412 |
| Entry Level | 2% |
| Mid Level | 1% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 2% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Production Painter I compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $44,286 in 2023 to approximately $44,413 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Production Painter I salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $41,525 | 65.4% | ||
| Bonus | $385 | 0.6% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $3,206 | 5.0% | ||
| 401K/403B | $1,760 | 2.8% | ||
| Disability | $838 | 1.3% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 13.2% | ||
| Pension | $2,263 | 3.6% | ||
| Time Off | $5,158 | 8.1% | ||
| Total Compensation | $63,488 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 7.7% |
| High School | 76.9% |
| Associates | 7.7% |
| Bachelors | 7.7% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Production Painter I is $41,525. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Production Painter I is $20; the average weekly pay of Production Painter I is $799; the average monthly pay of Production Painter I is $3,460.
A Production Painter I's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Production Painter I earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Production Painter I is $52,114.
The highest pay for Production Painter I is $49,669.
The lowest pay for Production Painter I is $34,507.
Production Painter I operates a spray painter or other equipment to apply industrial paint finishes on metals or products. Mixes paints and other solutions and monitors drying to ensure desired results. Being a Production Painter I completes finishing with baking, polishing or other materials. Follows all required safety procedures. Additionally, Production Painter I may paint items by hand as needed. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to supervisor/manager. May require an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. The Production Painter I possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.
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