Painters (Construction & Maintenance) Salary in Virginia
Median Annual Salary
$44,670
$21.48/hr
Salary Range
$35,160 – $58,760
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
5,300
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+5.5%
Faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$43,159
real purchasing power
8.2% below the national median ($48,660)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$35,160 (entry)$44,670 (median)$58,760 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+18.5%
$7,875 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $43,690 | 1,500 |
| Charlottesville | $43,340 | 180 |
| Richmond | $42,320 | 1,070 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $41,830 | 60 |
| Winchester | $41,050 | 40 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $38,990 | 40 |
| Harrisonburg | $38,920 | 60 |
| Roanoke | $38,010 | 240 |
| Lynchburg | $37,940 | 100 |
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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.