Painters (Construction & Maintenance) Salary in New York
Median Annual Salary
$56,020
$26.93/hr
Salary Range
$35,480 – $96,350
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
14,670
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+5.5%
Faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$48,460
real purchasing power
15.1% above the national median ($48,660)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$35,480 (entry)$56,020 (median)$96,350 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+18.5%
$7,875 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $58,450 | 13,500 |
| Ithaca | $53,850 | 40 |
| Elmira | $52,480 | 70 |
| Kingston | $50,940 | 90 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $49,630 | 440 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $49,090 | 670 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $48,980 | 290 |
| Binghamton | $48,030 | 80 |
| Glens Falls | $47,580 | 70 |
| Syracuse | $47,360 | 380 |
| Utica-Rome | $47,020 | 100 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $45,990 | 80 |
| Rochester | $45,810 | 800 |
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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.