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Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers average salary by city in New York
- New York$66,300
- Kiryas Joel$50,650
- Buffalo$45,300
- Rochester$42,430
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $66,300 | $72,610 | $47,060 | $52,411 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $50,650 | $40,200 | $40,200 | $40,697 | 109 |
| Buffalo | $45,300 | $38,220 | $37,890 | $36,692 | 96 |
| Rochester | $42,430 | $37,630 | $37,630 | $34,544 | 97 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary in other states
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary by city and state
More about pay in New York
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9123.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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