Painters (Construction & Maintenance) Salary in Texas
Median Annual Salary
$44,160
$21.23/hr
Salary Range
$35,390 – $55,490
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
18,700
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+5.5%
Faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$45,762
real purchasing power
9.2% below the national median ($48,660)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$35,390 (entry)$44,160 (median)$55,490 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+18.5%
$7,875 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Midland | $48,570 | 240 |
| Texarkana | $46,990 | 110 |
| Odessa | $45,690 | 110 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $45,430 | 1,740 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $44,980 | 5,550 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $44,550 | 5,090 |
| Victoria | $43,940 | 60 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $43,490 | 890 |
| Waco | $43,090 | 170 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $42,840 | 600 |
| Wichita Falls | $42,820 | 40 |
| Corpus Christi | $42,410 | 410 |
| Longview | $42,240 | 200 |
| San Angelo | $41,800 | 40 |
| Amarillo | $41,140 | 150 |
| Sherman-Denison | $40,860 | 40 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $39,600 | 120 |
| Killeen-Temple | $38,380 | 140 |
| Tyler | $38,280 | 150 |
| College Station-Bryan | $37,580 | 100 |
| Abilene | $37,380 | 110 |
| Lubbock | $37,180 | 140 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $37,080 | 90 |
| El Paso | $35,870 | 250 |
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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.