Painters (Construction & Maintenance) Salary in North Carolina
Median Annual Salary
$43,890
$21.10/hr
Salary Range
$34,670 – $60,830
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
4,340
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+5.5%
Faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$46,991
real purchasing power
9.8% below the national median ($48,660)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$34,670 (entry)$43,890 (median)$60,830 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+18.5%
$7,875 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $46,550 | 250 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $44,930 | 760 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $44,850 | 1,000 |
| Greenville | $41,950 | 50 |
| Asheville | $41,740 | 180 |
| Fayetteville | $41,680 | 110 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $40,190 | 90 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $39,750 | 310 |
| Goldsboro | $39,590 | 50 |
| Winston-Salem | $39,590 | 210 |
| Rocky Mount | $39,320 | 40 |
| Burlington | $39,130 | 30 |
| Wilmington | $38,510 | 160 |
| Jacksonville | $37,440 | 90 |
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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.