Painters (Construction & Maintenance) Salary in Pennsylvania
Median Annual Salary
$50,230
$24.15/hr
Salary Range
$36,580 – $72,790
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
6,110
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+5.5%
Faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$51,360
real purchasing power
3.2% above the national median ($48,660)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$36,580 (entry)$50,230 (median)$72,790 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+18.5%
$7,875 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $55,810 | 3,430 |
| York-Hanover | $54,480 | 220 |
| Chambersburg | $54,010 | 120 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $52,380 | 250 |
| State College | $51,670 | 70 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $50,180 | 360 |
| Pittsburgh | $49,470 | 1,210 |
| Reading | $49,050 | 130 |
| Lancaster | $48,650 | 420 |
| Williamsport | $47,930 | 40 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $47,750 | 160 |
| Erie | $46,860 | 120 |
| Johnstown | $46,420 | 40 |
| Lebanon | $45,930 | 50 |
| Altoona | $45,590 | 50 |
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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.