How much do car painters make?

The median wage of auto painters was $19.04, and half of automotive painters working in the United States earned between $15.20 and $25.37 an hour. Wages by Industry Some of the highest pay among auto painters was earned by the few working for local governments, an average of $25.15 an hour. read more

The specialists who paint these vehicles are called custom auto painters, who coat cars with heavy metallic or chrome-like paints, stripes or special insignia to wow spectators. Custom auto painters earn salaries averaging above $50,000 annually. read more

Vehicle body painters working in automotive repair and maintenance earned $20.58 per hour on average in 2010, or $42,810 per year. Others find employment with motor vehicle body and trailer manufacturers at an average pay rate of $36,630 annually, with automobile dealers at $44,760 and with automotive parts, accessories and tire stores at $47,150. read more