How much does a Painters make in Worcester, MA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Painters in Worcester, MA is $60,080. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $52,297 to $69,288, with most professionals earning between $45,211 and $77,671.

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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

Core compensation

 
 
 
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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 Worcester, MA. The base salary for Painters ranges from $52,297 to $69,288 with the average base salary of $60,080. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,526 to $69,619 with the average total cash compensation of $60,322.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $60,080 $52,297 - $69,288
Bonus $242 $229 - $331
Total Pay $60,322 $52,526 - $69,619
* 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 Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Leominster, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,196 - $69,154 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Fitchburg, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,850 - $70,020 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Framingham, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,933 - $71,455 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Newton, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,851 - $73,997 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Woonsocket, RI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,148 - $69,090 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Medford, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,851 - $73,997 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
See salaries for Painters in locations close to Worcester, MA. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Painters Helper LOCATION Worcester, MA MINIMUM SALARY $43,403 MAXIMUM SALARY $55,353
JOB TITLE Painters Assistant LOCATION Worcester, MA MINIMUM SALARY $42,808 MAXIMUM SALARY $53,964
JOB TITLE Painters Residential and Commercial LOCATION Worcester, MA MINIMUM SALARY $48,908 MAXIMUM SALARY $64,906
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About Worcester, Massachusetts    Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. ....More

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

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