How much does a Painters make in New Bedford, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Painters in New Bedford, MA is $60,225. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $52,420 to $69,453, with most professionals earning between $45,314 and $77,855.

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What is a Painters?

Painters are responsible for applying paint, varnish, and other finishes to a variety of surfaces, including walls, ceilings, furniture, and equipment. They prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and priming, and then apply the appropriate coatings using brushes, rollers, or spray guns. Painters must have a good eye for detail and be able to mix and match colors to achieve the desired finish. They also need to have a good understanding of different types of paint and finishes, as well as the ability to work safely and efficiently. Additionally, Painters may be required to repair and maintain existing paint jobs, as well as communicate with clients to ensure their satisfaction with the finished product.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Painters in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Painters in New Bedford, MA. The base salary for Painters ranges from $52,420 to $69,453 with the average base salary of $60,225. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,654 to $69,785 with the average total cash compensation of $60,466.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $60,225 $52,420 - $69,453
Bonus $240 $234 - $331
Total Pay $60,466 $52,654 - $69,785
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO New Bedford, MA
CITY, STATE Fall River, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,420 - $69,453 COMPARE TO New Bedford, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Tiverton, RI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,370 - $69,388 COMPARE TO New Bedford, MA
CITY, STATE Taunton, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,707 - $71,158 COMPARE TO New Bedford, MA
CITY, STATE Newport, RI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,052 - $68,966 COMPARE TO New Bedford, MA
CITY, STATE East Providence, RI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,486 - $68,216 COMPARE TO New Bedford, MA
CITY, STATE Plymouth, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,150 - $70,421 COMPARE TO New Bedford, MA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Painters Helper LOCATION New Bedford, MA MINIMUM SALARY $43,487 MAXIMUM SALARY $55,460
JOB TITLE Painters Assistant LOCATION New Bedford, MA MINIMUM SALARY $41,547 MAXIMUM SALARY $48,951
JOB TITLE Painters Residential and Commercial LOCATION New Bedford, MA MINIMUM SALARY $47,840 MAXIMUM SALARY $58,657
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About New Bedford, Massachusetts    New Bedford is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 95,072, making it the....More

New Bedford, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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