Painters (Construction & Maintenance)
Apply paint, stain, and coatings to walls, buildings, bridges, and other structures.
SOC Code: 47-2141 | Category: Construction
National Median Salary
$48,660
$23.40/hr
Total Employment
224,180
10-Year Growth
+5.5%
Top-Paying State
Hawaii ($67,620)
+5.5% projected growth
Faster than average (national avg: +4%, +1.5pp)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$36,680 (entry)$48,660 (median)$76,550 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+18.5%
$7,875 total
Best States for Painters (Construction & Maintenance)
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| Rank | State | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HawaiiHI | $67,620 |
| 2 | AlaskaAK | $65,610 |
| 3 | IllinoisIL | $62,390 |
| 4 | MinnesotaMN | $60,900 |
| 5 | New JerseyNJ | $60,290 |
| 6 | District of ColumbiaDC | $59,810 |
| 7 | WashingtonWA | $58,520 |
| 8 | CaliforniaCA | $57,450 |
| 9 | North DakotaND | $57,390 |
| 10 | MaineME | $56,270 |
About Painters (Construction & Maintenance)
Apply paint, stain, and coatings to walls, buildings, bridges, and other structures.
Painters (Construction & Maintenance) Salary by State
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