Painter in Virginia: Jobs, Certifications & Pay
Virginia Painter salaries, license requirements and active job openings: everything you need to plan your career in the Virginia trades.
Virginia Painter Market at a Glance
Painter job market data for Virginia: median pay, projected growth through 2032 and annual job openings, from CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor).
Virginia Painter Salary by Career Stage
See what Painter workers in Virginia earn at every stage of their career, from entry-level apprenticeships to top-earning contractors.
Apprentice Painter
Median Annual Salary
$17 to $18
$36K to $39K
Journeyman Painter
Median Annual Salary
$18 to $22
$39K to $47K
Master Painter
Median Annual Salary
$22 to $27
$47K to $56K
Contractor
Median Annual Salary
$27 to $30+
$56K to $63K+
Source: CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor), May 2025 wages.
Top Virginia Painter Jobs
Live Painter job openings across Virginia. Browse current postings from top employers and contractors hiring now by pay rate, schedule, work environment plus more.
Per Diem Painter Jobs in Virginia
Travel for work, earn more. Per diem Painter jobs in Virginia include daily allowances for lodging and meals on top of hourly pay, generally untaxed when paid for temporary travel under an employer's accountable plan.
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Per Diem Painter Jobs Pay More
Per diem positions let skilled tradespeople travel while earning premium pay. These short-term assignments add daily allowances for lodging, meals and incidentals on top of hourly pay, generally untaxed under an employer's accountable plan.
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Daily allowances for lodging and meals on top of Painter hourly pay
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Top 10 Highest-Paying US States for Painters
The 10 US states where Painter workers earn the most at the top of their career, ranked by annual salary. Click any state to explore Painter jobs and career data there.
Source: CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor), May 2025 wages.
| Rank | State | Annual Salary | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $93,200 | $44.82/hr |
| 2 | Hawaii | $85,200 | $41/hr |
| 3 | New York | $79,300 | $38.14/hr |
| 4 | Connecticut | $76,400 | $36.74/hr |
| 5 | Alaska | $74,500 | $35.85/hr |
| 6 | California | $73,000 | $35.11/hr |
| 7 | New Jersey | $72,300 | $34.8/hr |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $70,000 | $33.68/hr |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $69,300 | $33.36/hr |
| 10 | Minnesota | $69,300 | $33.34/hr |
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These are the states with the most open Painter jobs right now. There is plenty of work out there, so find the job that fits you and start getting hired today.
Virginia Painter FAQ
Common questions about Painter careers in Virginia: licensing, salaries, per diem opportunities, and how to get started.
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Ready to Build Your Painter Career in Virginia?
Painter jobs in Virginia aren't just paychecks. They're careers with real earning potential, job security, and a community of tradespeople who show up and get things built. Virginia contractors are hiring Painter workers right now. Find painter jobs, build your trade file, and take the next step in your career.