Auto Painter Salary in Alabama

How much does an Auto Painter make in Alabama?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Auto Painter in Alabama is $57,551 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,028
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,677 to $61,988
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,330

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Auto Painter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,988	$5,166	$1,192	$30
Average	$57,551	$4,796	$1,107	$28
25th Percentile	$51,677	$4,306	$994	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Auto Painter Salaries

An Auto 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 Auto 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 Auto Painters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $69,359.
California: $69,096.
Massachusetts: $68,175.

District of Columbia $69,359 California $69,096 Massachusetts $68,175 Washington $67,924 New Jersey $67,899 Alaska $67,812 Connecticut $66,947 New York $66,596

Hawaii $65,475 Rhode Island $64,949 Maryland $64,592 Minnesota $64,103 Colorado $63,915 Illinois $63,853 Oregon $63,614 Delaware $63,439

New Hampshire $63,329 Virginia $63,082 Pennsylvania $62,362 Nevada $61,998 North Dakota $61,879 Michigan $61,691 Wisconsin $61,622 Vermont $61,485

Texas $61,102 Maine $61,077 Arizona $61,040 Ohio $60,996 Georgia $60,420 Indiana $60,131 Wyoming $60,075 Utah $59,987

Iowa $59,950 Kansas $59,649 Louisiana $59,561 North Carolina $59,530 Missouri $59,518 Florida $59,273 Montana $59,142 Nebraska $59,016

Kentucky $58,948 South Carolina $58,697 Tennessee $58,540 Idaho $58,478 New Mexico $58,020 Oklahoma $57,920 Alabama $57,551 South Dakota $56,930

Arkansas $56,592 West Virginia $56,410 Mississippi $55,865

Top Paying Cities for Auto 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:

West Greene: $55,559
Jasper: $56,828
Addison: $55,886

West Greene, AL $55,559 Jasper, AL $56,828 Addison, AL $55,886 Arley, AL $56,300 Bankston, AL $55,834 Bear Creek, AL $55,296 Beaverton, AL $55,043 Belk, AL $55,546

Berry, AL $56,789 Brilliant, AL $55,316 Carbon Hill, AL $55,864 Cordova, AL $57,280 Delmar, AL $55,486 Detroit, AL $54,903 Double Springs, AL $55,732 Eldridge, AL $55,485

Fayette, AL $55,524 Glen Allen, AL $55,555 Goodsprings, AL $57,235 Guin, AL $55,293 Hackleburg, AL $55,190 Haleyville, AL $55,497 Hamilton, AL $55,185 Hodges, AL $54,808

Houston, AL $55,642 Kansas, AL $55,851 Kennedy, AL $55,455 Lynn, AL $55,554 Millport, AL $54,130 Natural Bridge, AL $55,540 Nauvoo, AL $55,899 Oakman, AL $56,992

Parrish, AL $57,087 Phil Campbell, AL $55,168 Red Bay, AL $54,734 Sipsey, AL $57,242 Pinson, AL $57,655 Pleasant Grove, AL $58,100 Quinton, AL $57,539 Ragland, AL $56,483

Remlap, AL $57,341 Riverside, AL $56,588 Rockford, AL $55,619 Saginaw, AL $57,625 Sayre, AL $57,654 Shannon, AL $58,119 Shelby, AL $56,625 Siluria, AL $57,625

Springville, AL $57,067 Sterrett, AL $57,643 Sumiton, AL $57,487 Sycamore, AL $56,281 Sylacauga, AL $56,255 Talladega, AL $56,186 Thorsby, AL $55,867 Trafford, AL $57,411

Trussville, AL $57,653 Union Grove, AL $59,317 Vandiver, AL $57,617 Vincent, AL $57,292 Vinemont, AL $56,770 Warrior, AL $57,442 Watson, AL $58,131 Wattsville, AL $57,135

Weogufka, AL $55,677 West Blocton, AL $56,919 Westover, AL $57,548 Wilsonville, AL $57,265 Wilton, AL $56,877 Woodstock, AL $57,068 Birmingham, AL $58,202 Moody, AL $57,542

Adamsville, AL $57,958 Adger, AL $57,322 Alabaster, AL $57,520 Alexander City, AL $55,414 Allgood, AL $57,076 Alpine, AL $56,775 Alton, AL $57,808 Arab, AL $58,396

Baileyton, AL $58,186 Bessemer, AL $58,016 Blountsville, AL $56,642 Bon Air, AL $56,698 Bremen, AL $57,179 Brent, AL $56,826 Brierfield, AL $56,687 Brookside, AL $58,035

Burnwell, AL $57,570 Calera, AL $56,934 Cardiff, AL $58,031 Centreville, AL $56,461 Chelsea, AL $57,711 Childersburg, AL $56,937 Clanton, AL $55,837 Clay, AL $57,593

Cleveland, AL $57,077 Columbiana, AL $57,254 Clopton, AL $54,341 Marion Junction, AL $55,048 Minter, AL $55,102 Morvin, AL $54,818 Myrtlewood, AL $54,900 Nanafalia, AL $55,163

Newbern, AL $55,694 Oak Hill, AL $54,986 Orrville, AL $55,147 Pine Apple, AL $54,970 Pine Hill, AL $55,042 Safford, AL $54,952 Sardis, AL $55,185 Sawyerville, AL $56,111

Sweet Water, AL $55,003 Thomaston, AL $54,970 Thomasville, AL $55,069 Tyler, AL $55,327 Uniontown, AL $55,222 Stanton, AL $55,576 Randolph, AL $56,003 Lawley, AL $55,617

Opelika, AL $55,220 Auburn, AL $55,220 Auburn University, AL $55,211 Camp Hill, AL $55,143 Cottonton, AL $55,280 Cusseta, AL $55,228 Dadeville, AL $55,214 Valley, AL $55,269

Five Points, AL $55,650 Fort Mitchell, AL $55,336 Hatchechubbee, AL $55,269 Holy Trinity, AL $55,277 Hurtsboro, AL $55,228 Jacksons Gap, AL $55,295 Lafayette, AL $55,284 Lanett, AL $55,190

Loachapoka, AL $55,180 Notasulga, AL $55,237 Phenix City, AL $55,383 Pittsview, AL $55,267 Salem, AL $55,329 Seale, AL $55,325 Smiths Station, AL $55,364 Waverly, AL $55,238

Bellamy, AL $55,022 Butler, AL $55,026 Cuba, AL $54,970 Gilbertown, AL $55,039 Jachin, AL $54,993 Lisman, AL $54,997 Melvin, AL $54,898 Needham, AL $55,019

Pennington, AL $55,014 Silas, AL $54,994 Cook Springs, AL $57,301 Crane Hill, AL $56,535 Cropwell, AL $57,106 Cullman, AL $56,708 Docena, AL $58,201 Dolomite, AL $58,170

Dora, AL $57,638 Empire, AL $57,346 Fairfield, AL $58,202 Fultondale, AL $58,202 Garden City, AL $57,060 Gardendale, AL $57,920 Goodwater, AL $55,485 Graysville, AL $57,874

Green Pond, AL $57,130 Hanceville, AL $57,053 Harpersville, AL $57,255 Hayden, AL $57,214 Helena, AL $57,579 Hollins, AL $55,597 Holly Pond, AL $57,017 Jemison, AL $56,342

Joppa, AL $58,254 Kellyton, AL $55,491 Kimberly, AL $57,609 Leeds, AL $57,835 Lincoln, AL $56,253 Locust Fork, AL $57,234 Logan, AL $56,385 Mc Calla, AL $57,380

Margaret, AL $57,345 Maylene, AL $57,516 Montevallo, AL $57,211 Morris, AL $57,784 Mount Olive, AL $57,981 Mulga, AL $57,930 New Castle, AL $58,113 Odenville, AL $57,242

Oneonta, AL $56,900 Palmerdale, AL $57,619 Pelham, AL $57,853 Toxey, AL $55,000 Ward, AL $54,977 York, AL $55,029 Coffee Springs, AL $54,571 Columbia, AL $53,981

Cottonwood, AL $53,969 Cowarts, AL $53,773 Daleville, AL $54,080 Elba, AL $54,842 Enterprise, AL $54,262 Geneva, AL $54,672 Gordon, AL $54,160 Hartford, AL $54,129

Headland, AL $53,821 Jack, AL $54,799 Malvern, AL $53,863 Midland City, AL $53,806 New Brockton, AL $54,656 Newton, AL $53,897 Newville, AL $53,977 Ozark, AL $54,070

Fort Rucker, AL $54,029 Pansey, AL $54,004 Pinckard, AL $53,841 Shorterville, AL $54,401 Skipperville, AL $54,144 Slocomb, AL $53,966 Webb, AL $53,779 Evergreen, AL $55,010

Andalusia, AL $55,138 Beatrice, AL $54,950 Brewton, AL $55,414 Brooklyn, AL $55,094 Castleberry, AL $55,040 Coy, AL $54,999 Dickinson, AL $55,029 Excel, AL $55,206

Flomaton, AL $55,720 Florala, AL $55,124 Franklin, AL $54,956 Frisco City, AL $55,064 Fulton, AL $55,200 Goodway, AL $55,269 Grove Hill, AL $55,061 Kinston, AL $54,871

Lenox, AL $55,054 Lockhart, AL $55,417 Mc Kenzie, AL $54,992 Megargel, AL $55,087 Mexia, AL $55,122 Monroeville, AL $55,121 Opp, AL $55,071 Perdue Hill, AL $54,849

Peterman, AL $54,973 Range, AL $55,026 Red Level, AL $54,995 Repton, AL $54,997 River Falls, AL $55,123 Samson, AL $54,851 Uriah, AL $55,298 Vredenburgh, AL $54,951

Whatley, AL $54,973 Wing, AL $55,233 Jackson, AL $55,191 Atmore, AL $55,598 Axis, AL $56,630 Bay Minette, AL $56,512 Bayou La Batre, AL $55,657 Bon Secour, AL $55,948

Bucks, AL $56,540 Calvert, AL $56,127 Carlton, AL $55,408 Chatom, AL $55,194 Chunchula, AL $56,498 Citronelle, AL $56,080 Coden, AL $55,767 Coffeeville, AL $54,968

Creola, AL $56,815 Daphne, AL $56,880 Spanish Fort, AL $56,994 Dauphin Island, AL $55,445 Deer Park, AL $55,519 Elberta, AL $56,326 Fairhope, AL $56,565 Foley, AL $56,060

Frankville, AL $54,988 Fruitdale, AL $55,305 Gainestown, AL $55,175 Grand Bay, AL $55,507 Gulf Shores, AL $55,897 Huxford, AL $55,481 Irvington, AL $56,032 Leroy, AL $55,269

Lillian, AL $56,468 Little River, AL $55,513 Loxley, AL $56,587 Mc Intosh, AL $55,825 Magnolia Springs, AL $56,179 Malcolm, AL $55,878 Millry, AL $54,990 Montrose, AL $56,888

Mount Vernon, AL $56,323 Orange Beach, AL $56,246 Perdido, AL $56,070 Point Clear, AL $56,610 Robertsdale, AL $56,289 Saint Elmo, AL $56,040 Saint Stephens, AL $55,062 Saraland, AL $56,899

Satsuma, AL $56,923 Seminole, AL $56,425 Semmes, AL $56,686 Silverhill, AL $56,458 Stapleton, AL $56,680 Stockton, AL $56,058 Summerdale, AL $56,212 Sunflower, AL $55,507

Theodore, AL $56,603 Tibbie, AL $55,416 Vinegar Bend, AL $55,587 Wagarville, AL $55,292 Wilmer, AL $56,299 Mobile, AL $57,081 Eight Mile, AL $56,889 Selma, AL $55,532

Alberta, AL $55,017 Annemanie, AL $55,033 Arlington, AL $55,032 Boykin, AL $55,086 Camden, AL $55,032 Campbell, AL $54,817 Catherine, AL $54,946 Demopolis, AL $55,186

Dixons Mills, AL $55,096 Faunsdale, AL $55,183 Forkland, AL $55,701 Furman, AL $55,072 Gallion, AL $55,304 Greensboro, AL $56,092 Jefferson, AL $55,124 Linden, AL $55,051

Jones, AL $55,510 Maplesville, AL $55,624 Lower Peach Tree, AL $54,986 Lowndesboro, AL $55,456 Mc Williams, AL $54,955 Magnolia, AL $54,969 Marion, AL $55,804 Ramer, AL $55,402

Rutledge, AL $55,029 Shorter, AL $55,376 Tallassee, AL $55,362 Troy, AL $55,056 Titus, AL $55,529 Tuskegee, AL $55,229 Tuskegee Institute, AL $55,476 Union Springs, AL $55,139

Verbena, AL $55,600 Wetumpka, AL $55,486 Montgomery, AL $55,615 Anniston, AL $55,713 Oxford, AL $55,622 Alexandria, AL $55,610 Ashland, AL $55,327 Bynum, AL $55,844

Choccolocco, AL $55,409 Cragford, AL $54,995 Daviston, AL $55,109 De Armanville, AL $55,409 Delta, AL $55,106 Eastaboga, AL $55,975 Edwardsville, AL $55,621 Fruithurst, AL $55,829

Graham, AL $56,119 Heflin, AL $55,327 Jacksonville, AL $55,275 Lineville, AL $55,214 Millerville, AL $55,428 Munford, AL $55,758 Muscadine, AL $56,399 Ohatchee, AL $55,859

Piedmont, AL $55,206 Ranburne, AL $56,236 Roanoke, AL $55,627 Spring Garden, AL $55,427 Wadley, AL $55,210 Weaver, AL $55,494 Wedowee, AL $55,088 Wellington, AL $55,455

Woodland, AL $55,802 Dothan, AL $53,786 Abbeville, AL $54,357 Ariton, AL $54,308 Ashford, AL $53,879 Bellwood, AL $54,187 Black, AL $54,308 Chancellor, AL $54,291

Sulligent, AL $54,611 Townley, AL $56,166 Vernon, AL $54,512 Vina, AL $54,836 Winfield, AL $55,396 Decatur, AL $58,084 Anderson, AL $55,630 Athens, AL $57,168

Belle Mina, AL $59,431 Cherokee, AL $54,312 Cloverdale, AL $54,093 Courtland, AL $55,302 Danville, AL $56,345 Elkmont, AL $57,551 Eva, AL $58,333 Falkville, AL $57,573

Florence, AL $54,017 Hartselle, AL $57,904 Hillsboro, AL $56,047 Killen, AL $54,159 Leighton, AL $54,187 Lester, AL $56,407 Lexington, AL $54,685 Mooresville, AL $59,367

Moulton, AL $56,085 Mount Hope, AL $55,069 Rogersville, AL $54,953 Russellville, AL $54,372 Sheffield, AL $54,017 Muscle Shoals, AL $54,033 Spruce Pine, AL $54,541 Plantersville, AL $55,577

Somerville, AL $59,326 Tanner, AL $58,790 Town Creek, AL $54,676 Trinity, AL $56,633 Tuscumbia, AL $54,098 Waterloo, AL $54,381 Ardmore, AL $59,149 Bridgeport, AL $56,621

Brownsboro, AL $60,683 Capshaw, AL $58,118 Dutton, AL $56,626 Estillfork, AL $58,396 Fackler, AL $57,371 Grant, AL $59,201 Gurley, AL $60,474 Harvest, AL $60,139

Hazel Green, AL $59,879 Hollytree, AL $59,588 Hollywood, AL $57,266 Laceys Spring, AL $59,957 Langston, AL $58,097 Madison, AL $59,806 Meridianville, AL $60,488 New Hope, AL $59,801

New Market, AL $59,824 Normal, AL $60,587 Owens Cross Roads, AL $60,505 Paint Rock, AL $59,950 Pisgah, AL $56,573 Princeton, AL $59,535 Ryland, AL $60,683 Scottsboro, AL $58,310

Section, AL $57,397 Stevenson, AL $56,813 Toney, AL $60,016 Trenton, AL $59,327 Valhermoso Springs, AL $59,956 Woodville, AL $59,479 Huntsville, AL $60,683 Vance, AL $57,260

Pell City, AL $56,884 Tuscaloosa, AL $57,914 Abernant, AL $57,143 Akron, AL $56,870 Aliceville, AL $55,450 Boligee, AL $55,684 Brookwood, AL $57,306 Buhl, AL $57,626

Carrollton, AL $54,948 Clinton, AL $56,273 Coaling, AL $57,583 Coker, AL $57,716 Cottondale, AL $57,633 Duncanville, AL $57,561 Echola, AL $57,386 Elrod, AL $56,896

Emelle, AL $55,184 Epes, AL $55,290 Ethelsville, AL $54,004 Eutaw, AL $56,431 Fosters, AL $57,596 Gainesville, AL $55,463 Gordo, AL $56,785 Kellerman, AL $57,396

Knoxville, AL $57,216 Livingston, AL $55,271 Mc Shan, AL $54,650 Northport, AL $57,915 Moundville, AL $57,283 Panola, AL $55,295 Peterson, AL $57,396 Ralph, AL $57,348

Reform, AL $55,270 Samantha, AL $57,134 Gadsden, AL $55,445 Rainbow City, AL $56,052 Albertville, AL $57,080 Altoona, AL $56,311 Ashville, AL $56,283 Attalla, AL $55,686

Boaz, AL $56,139 Bryant, AL $56,610 Cedar Bluff, AL $55,589 Centre, AL $55,257 Collinsville, AL $55,774 Crossville, AL $56,499 Dawson, AL $56,216 Douglas, AL $56,645

Flat Rock, AL $56,543 Fort Payne, AL $55,976 Fyffe, AL $56,553 Gallant, AL $56,176 Gaylesville, AL $55,890 Geraldine, AL $56,638 Groveoak, AL $57,535 Guntersville, AL $58,183

Henagar, AL $56,449 Higdon, AL $56,566 Horton, AL $56,732 Ider, AL $56,485 Leesburg, AL $55,196 Mentone, AL $56,253 Rainsville, AL $56,218 Steele, AL $56,345

Sylvania, AL $56,335 Valley Head, AL $56,345 Walnut Grove, AL $56,449 Autaugaville, AL $55,405 Banks, AL $54,948 Billingsley, AL $55,562 Booth, AL $55,505 Brantley, AL $54,990

Brundidge, AL $54,848 Cecil, AL $55,408 Chapman, AL $55,034 Clayton, AL $54,906 Clio, AL $54,474 Coosada, AL $55,614 Deatsville, AL $55,542 East Tallassee, AL $55,287

Eclectic, AL $55,362 Elmore, AL $55,573 Equality, AL $55,507 Eufaula, AL $55,054 Dozier, AL $54,992 Fitzpatrick, AL $55,325 Forest Home, AL $55,048 Fort Davis, AL $55,152

Fort Deposit, AL $55,307 Georgiana, AL $55,035 Glenwood, AL $54,939 Goshen, AL $55,039 Grady, AL $55,304 Greenville, AL $55,159 Gantt, AL $55,215 Hardaway, AL $55,273

Hayneville, AL $55,386 Highland Home, AL $55,255 Honoraville, AL $55,185 Hope Hull, AL $55,488 Kent, AL $55,355 Lapine, AL $55,300 Letohatchee, AL $55,389 Louisville, AL $54,820

Luverne, AL $55,093 Marbury, AL $55,549 Mathews, AL $55,398 Midway, AL $54,928 Millbrook, AL $55,615 Mount Meigs, AL $55,508 Perote, AL $54,989 Petrey, AL $55,101

Pike Road, AL $55,492 Pine Level, AL $55,317 Prattville, AL $55,599

Auto Painter Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Auto Painter roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Auto Painter positions in Retail & Wholesale or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Auto Painter as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Auto Painter

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$69,061	$33.0	20%
Biotechnology	$69,061	$33.0	20%
Financial Services	$69,061	$33.0	20%
Healthcare	$69,061	$33.0	20%

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

Understanding how an Auto 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 July 01, 2026

$51,677

Average $57,551/year

$61,988

$4,306

Average $4,796/month

$5,166

$994

Average $1,107/week

$1,192

$25

Average $28/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,988	$5,166	$1,192	$30
Average	$57,551	$4,796	$1,107	$28
25th Percentile	$51,677	$4,306	$994	$25

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