What are the main factors that influence an Artist Painter's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Artist Painter?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Artist Painter roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change An Artist Painter's salary?

An Artist Painter's salary grows with experience: an Art Designer I (0-2 years)earns $57,077, an Artist Painter (2-4 years)earns $70,327, an Art Manager (4-5 years)earns $112,341, an Art Director (5+ years)earns $153,386,

What are the highest paying states for an Artist Painter?

Artist Painter salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Artist Painter roles are District of Columbia $78,664, California $78,366, Massachusetts $77,321. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Artist Painter roles make?

Salaries for Artist Painter level roles vary by specialization: Painter, Senior: $58,690; Painter III: $58,659; Artist: $57,653; Painter: $52,579; Painter, Experienced: $52,303.

Artist Painter Salary in Delaware

How much does an Artist Painter make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Artist Painter in Delaware is $71,950 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, an Artist Painter's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,838
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,344 to $79,743
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,509

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Artist Painter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,743	$6,645	$1,534	$38
Average	$71,950	$5,996	$1,384	$35
25th Percentile	$63,344	$5,279	$1,218	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Artist Painter Salaries

An Artist Painter's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Artist Painter Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Artist Painters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $78,664.
California: $78,366.
Massachusetts: $77,321.

District of Columbia $78,664 California $78,366 Massachusetts $77,321 Washington $77,037 New Jersey $77,009 Alaska $76,909 Connecticut $75,929 New York $75,531

Hawaii $74,259 Rhode Island $73,662 Maryland $73,257 Minnesota $72,703 Colorado $72,490 Illinois $72,419 Oregon $72,149 Delaware $71,950

New Hampshire $71,825 Virginia $71,545 Pennsylvania $70,728 Nevada $70,316 North Dakota $70,181 Michigan $69,968 Wisconsin $69,890 Vermont $69,733

Texas $69,300 Maine $69,272 Arizona $69,229 Ohio $69,179 Georgia $68,526 Indiana $68,199 Wyoming $68,135 Utah $68,035

Iowa $67,993 Kansas $67,652 Louisiana $67,552 North Carolina $67,517 Missouri $67,503 Florida $67,225 Montana $67,076 Nebraska $66,934

Kentucky $66,856 South Carolina $66,572 Tennessee $66,394 Idaho $66,323 New Mexico $65,804 Oklahoma $65,691 Alabama $65,272 South Dakota $64,568

Arkansas $64,185 West Virginia $63,979 Mississippi $63,360

Top Paying Cities for Artist Painters

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $71,626
Little Creek: $72,150
Magnolia: $72,047

Lincoln, DE $71,626 Little Creek, DE $72,150 Magnolia, DE $72,047 Milford, DE $71,808 Marydel, DE $71,926 Millsboro, DE $71,326 Millville, DE $71,436 Milton, DE $71,559

Nassau, DE $71,611 Ocean View, DE $71,424 Rehoboth Beach, DE $71,561 Seaford, DE $71,601 Selbyville, DE $71,305 Smyrna, DE $72,200 Viola, DE $71,868 Woodside, DE $72,061

Bear, DE $71,895 Newark, DE $71,868 Claymont, DE $72,015 Delaware City, DE $71,939 Hockessin, DE $71,861 Kirkwood, DE $71,926 Middletown, DE $71,954 Montchanin, DE $71,878

New Castle, DE $71,888 Odessa, DE $71,989 Port Penn, DE $72,037 Rockland, DE $71,885 Saint Georges, DE $71,931 Townsend, DE $72,042 Winterthur, DE $71,893 Lewes, DE $71,587

Wilmington, DE $71,865 Dover, DE $72,150 Dover Afb, DE $71,770 Bethany Beach, DE $71,348 Bethel, DE $71,422 Bridgeville, DE $71,591 Camden Wyoming, DE $71,947 Cheswold, DE $72,127

Clayton, DE $72,129 Dagsboro, DE $71,299 Delmar, DE $71,184 Ellendale, DE $71,400 Felton, DE $71,802 Fenwick Island, DE $71,314 Frankford, DE $71,190 Frederica, DE $71,873

Georgetown, DE $71,272 Greenwood, DE $71,602 Harbeson, DE $71,348 Harrington, DE $71,711 Hartly, DE $71,934 Houston, DE $71,609 Kenton, DE $72,133 Laurel, DE $71,229

Yorklyn, DE $71,883

Artist Painter Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Artist Painter roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and MFG Nondurable sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Artist Painter positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Pharmaceuticals typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Artist Painter as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Artist Painter

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$100,730	$48.0	40%
MFG Nondurable	$97,133	$47.0	35%
Business Services	$93,535	$45.0	30%
Energy & Utilities	$89,938	$43.0	25%
Aerospace & Defense	$86,340	$42.0	20%

Artist Painter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Artist Painter's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$63,344

Average $71,950/year

$79,743

$5,279

Average $5,996/month

$6,645

$1,218

Average $1,384/week

$1,534

$30

Average $35/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,743	$6,645	$1,534	$38
Average	$71,950	$5,996	$1,384	$35
25th Percentile	$63,344	$5,279	$1,218	$30

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