What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Live In Painter?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Live In Painter jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Palmdale, CA (49.0% above average), followed by Kentville, NS and Whitehorse, YT. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Palmdale, CA $65,616 $5,468 $1,261 $31.55 Kentville, NS $53,645 $4,470 $1,031 $25.79 Whitehorse, YT $53,304 $4,442 $1,025 $25.63 Carcross, YT $53,272 $4,439 $1,024 $25.61 Brisbane, CA $52,996 $4,416 $1,019 $25.48 North Cowichan, BC $52,934 $4,411 $1,017 $25.45 Kilauea, HI $52,798 $4,399 $1,015 $25.38 Holdrege, NE $52,767 $4,397 $1,014 $25.37 Duncan, BC $52,731 $4,394 $1,014 $25.35 Oak Bay, BC $52,635 $4,386 $1,012 $25.31

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Q: How much does a Live In Painter make?

The average annual pay for a live in painter in the United States is $44,051 a year — that works out to approximately $21.18 an hour. The middle 80% of Live In Painters earn between $34,000 (10th percentile) and $57,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Live In Painter Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Live In Painter in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is 3D Technical Artist at $94,662 (214.9%) above Live In Painter. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage 3D Technical Artist $138,713 $11,559 $2,667 $66.69 3D Animation Artist $82,070 $6,839 $1,578 $39.46 Modeling Artist $62,907 $5,242 $1,209 $30.24 Freelance Vfx Artist $47,772 $3,981 $918 $22.97 Video Game Artist $31,769 $2,647 $610 $15.27

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Live In Painter Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$44,051

Columbus

Ohio

$42,549

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How much does a Live In Painter make?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average annual pay for a Live In Painter in the United States is $44,051 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $21.18 an hour. This is the equivalent of $847/week or $3,670/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $62,000 and as low as $28,000, the majority of Live In Painter salaries currently range between $36,500 (25th percentile) to $49,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $57,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Live In Painter varies greatly (by as much as 13000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Live In Painter in your area makes on average $42,549 per year, or $1,502 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $44,051. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Live In Painter salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Live In Painter jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Live In Painter Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Live In Painter job is above the national average. Topping the list is Palmdale, CA, , with Kentville, NS, and Whitehorse, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Whitehorse, YT, beats the national average by $9,253 (21.0%), and Palmdale, CA, furthers that trend with another $21,565 (49.0%) above the $44,051 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Live In Painter appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

However, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies modestly at 21% between Palmdale, CA, and Oak Bay, BC, , suggesting it may be difficult to see much positive wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may help determine the balance between location and salary for a Live In Painter role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Palmdale, CA	$65,616	$5,468	$1,261	$31.55
Kentville, NS	$53,645	$4,470	$1,031	$25.79
Whitehorse, YT	$53,304	$4,442	$1,025	$25.63
Carcross, YT	$53,272	$4,439	$1,024	$25.61
Brisbane, CA	$52,996	$4,416	$1,019	$25.48
North Cowichan, BC	$52,934	$4,411	$1,017	$25.45
Kilauea, HI	$52,798	$4,399	$1,015	$25.38
Holdrege, NE	$52,767	$4,397	$1,014	$25.37
Duncan, BC	$52,731	$4,394	$1,014	$25.35
Oak Bay, BC	$52,635	$4,386	$1,012	$25.31

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Live In Painter Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Live In Painter category.

For example 3D Technical Artist jobs pay as much as $94,662 (214.9%) more than the average Live In Painter salary of $44,051. If you're qualified, finding work as a 3D Technical Artist may help you make more money than that of the average Live In Painter position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
3D Technical Artist	$138,713	$11,559	$2,667	$66.69
3D Animation Artist	$82,070	$6,839	$1,578	$39.46
Modeling Artist	$62,907	$5,242	$1,209	$30.24
Freelance Vfx Artist	$47,772	$3,981	$918	$22.97
Video Game Artist	$31,769	$2,647	$610	$15.27

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Infographic detailing Live In Painter salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $44,051 per year or $21.18 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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