Highest-Paying States for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

1. 1Washington$61,210
2. 2Nevada$60,190
3. 3Colorado$54,070
4. 4Massachusetts$54,070
5. 5New Jersey$52,160
6. 6Connecticut$50,720
7. 7Ohio$49,080
8. 8Missouri$48,560
9. 9New York$48,510
10. 10Wisconsin$48,330
11. 11Maryland$47,320
12. 12Virginia$47,090
13. 13Iowa$46,670
14. 14Georgia$46,310
15. 15Idaho$45,050