..what is the average wage for a painter and decorator within the south west? Sanks. ;) .
This site has it specified by state and national average, not by area, if you want particular states you can do a search
27-1013.00 - Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Median wages (2008) $20.51 hourly, $42,650 annual
47-3014.00 - Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons Median wages (2008) $11.23 hourly, $23,360 annual
47-2141.00 - Painters, Construction and Maintenance Median wages (2008) $15.85 hourly, $32,960 annual
51-9123.00 - Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Median wages (2008) $11.57 hourly, $24,070 annual
27-1025.00 - Interior Designers Median wages (2008) $21.61 hourly, $44,950 annual
http://online.onetcenter.org/find/