Average Salary for Painters, Construction and Maintenance
SOC 47-2141 · Construction and Extraction Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in the United States is $48,660 ($23.40/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $36,680 at the 10th percentile to $76,550 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 224,180 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 35.4% since 2014.
Median Annual
$48,660
Mean Annual
$53,710
10th Pct
$36,680
75th Pct
$60,270
Employment
224,180
Salary Distribution
$37k
10th
$43k
25th
$49k
Median
$60k
75th
$77k
90th
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $79,960 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $72,970 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $66,610 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $65,830 |
| Rockford, IL | $65,730 |
| Anchorage, AK | $64,580 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $63,140 |
| Peoria, IL | $62,600 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $62,300 |
| Springfield, IL | $62,170 |
| Rochester, MN | $61,980 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $61,910 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $61,540 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $61,510 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $61,510 |
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $67,620 |
| Alaska | $65,610 |
| Illinois | $62,390 |
| Minnesota | $60,900 |
| New Jersey | $60,290 |
| District of Columbia | $59,810 |
| Washington | $58,520 |
| California | $57,450 |
| North Dakota | $57,390 |
| Maine | $56,270 |
| New York | $56,020 |
| Massachusetts | $55,870 |
| Delaware | $55,770 |
| Ohio | $53,650 |
| Connecticut | $53,610 |
| Nevada | $52,300 |
| Rhode Island | $51,420 |
| Colorado | $50,650 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,230 |
| Missouri | $50,150 |
| Wisconsin | $50,020 |
| Indiana | $50,010 |
| New Hampshire | $49,600 |
| Vermont | $49,460 |
| Michigan | $49,360 |
| Maryland | $49,060 |
| Montana | $48,920 |
| Oregon | $48,880 |
| Iowa | $48,780 |
| Georgia | $47,690 |
| Arizona | $47,290 |
| South Dakota | $46,600 |
| Idaho | $46,490 |
| Florida | $46,060 |
| New Mexico | $45,910 |
| Utah | $45,900 |
| Wyoming | $45,820 |
| Alabama | $45,690 |
| Kentucky | $45,630 |
| Oklahoma | $45,610 |
| Nebraska | $45,020 |
| Kansas | $44,890 |
| Virgin Islands | $44,720 |
| Virginia | $44,670 |
| Texas | $44,160 |
| North Carolina | $43,890 |
| Louisiana | $43,700 |
| West Virginia | $43,450 |
| South Carolina | $42,950 |
| Mississippi | $40,750 |
| Tennessee | $40,710 |
| Arkansas | $38,420 |
| Guam | $34,950 |
| Puerto Rico | $23,530 |
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $121,300 |
| Utilities | $115,790 |
| Utilities | $115,790 |
| Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries | $104,830 |
| Information | $104,830 |
| Motion Picture and Video Industries | $104,830 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | $87,040 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $87,040 |
| Automobile Dealers | $84,900 |
| Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | $80,850 |
| Other Motor Vehicle Dealers | $78,000 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | $76,780 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $73,380 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $70,980 |
| Chemical Manufacturing | $69,280 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $69,200 |
| Engineering Services | $68,410 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $67,620 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $67,620 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $67,360 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $66,980 |
| Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $66,980 |
| Junior Colleges | $65,460 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $65,290 |
| Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | $63,480 |
| Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $63,130 |
| State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $62,910 |
| Support Activities for Air Transportation | $62,860 |
| Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | $62,400 |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $62,400 |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $61,540 |
| Ship and Boat Building | $61,540 |
| Other Support Services | $60,860 |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | $60,680 |
| Casino Hotels | $60,500 |
| Hospitals | $60,390 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $60,240 |
| Educational Services | $59,490 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $58,930 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $58,930 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $58,930 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $58,750 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | $57,990 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $57,870 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $57,740 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $57,740 |
| Gambling Industries | $57,620 |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | $57,140 |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | $57,140 |
| Automotive Repair and Maintenance | $57,010 |
| Masonry Contractors | $56,830 |
| Waste Collection | $56,740 |
| Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | $56,380 |
| Retail Trade | $56,020 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | $56,020 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $55,660 |
| Educational Services | $55,350 |
| Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $54,820 |
| Rental and Leasing Services | $53,850 |
| Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only) | $53,850 |
| Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance | $53,820 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $52,400 |
| Accommodation | $52,400 |
| Traveler Accommodation | $52,400 |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | $52,000 |
| Special Food Services | $52,000 |
| Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | $51,710 |
| Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance | $51,670 |
| Remediation and Other Waste Management Services | $51,530 |
| Waste Management and Remediation Services | $51,530 |
| Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $51,410 |
| Repair and Maintenance | $51,300 |
| Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | $51,290 |
| Residential Building Construction | $50,850 |
| Construction of Buildings | $50,720 |
| Landscaping Services | $50,170 |
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | $50,170 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | $50,080 |
| Support Activities for Mining | $49,720 |
| Support Activities for Mining | $49,720 |
| Building Material and Supplies Dealers | $49,670 |
| Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers | $49,670 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $49,470 |
| Utility System Construction | $49,450 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | $49,450 |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | $49,350 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | $49,260 |
| Other Building Equipment Contractors | $49,260 |
| Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers | $49,170 |
| Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers | $49,170 |
| Manufacturing | $49,150 |
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | $48,720 |
| Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing | $48,690 |
| Facilities Support Services | $48,660 |
| Land Subdivision | $48,450 |
| Wood Product Manufacturing | $48,440 |
| Construction | $48,350 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $48,320 |
| Other Wood Product Manufacturing | $48,310 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $48,220 |
| Machine Shops | $48,180 |
| Painting and Wall Covering Contractors | $48,170 |
| Building Finishing Contractors | $48,130 |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | $48,120 |
| Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $48,080 |
| Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $48,080 |
| Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing | $47,990 |
| Drywall and Insulation Contractors | $47,910 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $47,890 |
| Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly | $47,850 |
| Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $47,670 |
| Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities | $47,650 |
| Nursing and Residential Care Facilities | $47,600 |
| Religious Organizations | $47,540 |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | $47,300 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $47,220 |
| Food Manufacturing | $47,200 |
| Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair | $47,180 |
| Specialized Design Services | $47,100 |
| Real Estate | $47,050 |
| Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | $46,920 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | $46,770 |
| Amusement Parks and Arcades | $46,740 |
| Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters | $46,630 |
| Performing Arts Companies | $46,630 |
| Support Activities for Transportation | $46,380 |
| Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities | $46,310 |
| Animal Slaughtering and Processing | $45,920 |
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | $45,760 |
| Primary Metal Manufacturing | $45,340 |
| Services to Buildings and Dwellings | $45,270 |
| Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | $45,150 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $44,820 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $44,720 |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $44,640 |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $44,310 |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $44,310 |
| Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) | $44,300 |
| Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing | $44,200 |
| Roofing Contractors | $44,140 |
| Machinery Manufacturing | $43,410 |
| Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only) | $43,020 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | $42,790 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $42,780 |
| Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | $42,740 |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $42,740 |
| Wholesale Trade | $42,740 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only) | $42,620 |
| Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors | $42,240 |
| Employment Services | $41,700 |
| Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing | $41,310 |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | $41,240 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $39,120 |
| Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $38,690 |
| Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing | $38,450 |
| Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (3371 and 3372 only) | $38,450 |
| Temporary Help Services | $36,710 |
| Rail Transportation | $35,390 |
| Rail Transportation | $35,390 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only) | $33,440 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $29,130 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) | $28,690 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,660 |
| 2023 | $47,700 |
| 2022 | $46,090 |
| 2021 | $45,590 |
| 2020 | $42,130 |
| 2019 | $40,280 |
| 2018 | $38,940 |
| 2017 | $37,960 |
| 2016 | $37,570 |
| 2015 | $36,580 |
| 2014 | $35,950 |