Paint Technician Salary in the United States

Paint Technician Salary

How much does a Paint Technician make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Paint Technician in the United States is $50,967. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $44,270 to $58,751, with most professionals earning between $38,173 and $65,837.

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10th Percentile Paint Technician Salary $38,173 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Paint Technician Salary $44,270 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Paint Technician Salary $50,967 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Paint Technician Salary $58,751 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Paint Technician Salary $65,837 US March 01, 2025
25% $44,270 10% $38,173 90% $65,837 75% $58,751 $50,967 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Painter I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Paint Technician

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Painter III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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51169
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Paint Technician in the United States. The base salary for Paint Technician ranges from $44,270 to $58,751 with the average base salary of $50,967. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,466 to $59,028 with the average total cash compensation of $51,169.
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