Painters (Construction & Maintenance) Salary in Louisiana
Median Annual Salary
$43,700
$21.01/hr
Salary Range
$29,990 – $55,000
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
4,050
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+5.5%
Faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$48,022
real purchasing power
10.2% below the national median ($48,660)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$29,990 (entry)$43,700 (median)$55,000 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+18.5%
$7,875 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $46,800 | 470 |
| Lake Charles | $45,010 | 360 |
| Baton Rouge | $44,980 | 970 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $44,380 | 690 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $40,720 | 340 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $40,560 | 120 |
| Monroe | $40,330 | 130 |
| Lafayette | $39,510 | 280 |
| Alexandria | $39,220 | 80 |
| Hammond | $38,940 | 30 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.