SOC 47-2141 · May 2025 · United States
Painters, Construction and Maintenance
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance across the United States is $49,400 per year, measured over 225,190 jobs. The highest state median is in Hawaii, at $68,220.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Painters, Construction and Maintenance
Pay for this occupation varies by 70.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Hawaii pays $68,220 and Arkansas pays $40,090.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $68,220 | 1,900 | |
| 2 | Illinois | $61,260 | 6,820 | |
| 3 | Alaska | $60,980 | 440 | |
| 4 | Washington | $59,650 | 9,510 | |
| 5 | New York | $59,570 | 13,040 | |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $59,520 | 500 | |
| 7 | Maine | $59,270 | 2,120 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | $59,250 | 4,110 | |
| 9 | California | $59,020 | 38,430 | |
| 10 | Delaware | $58,530 | 480 |
States with the most Painters, Construction and Maintenance jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 38,430 | $59,020 | |
| 2 | Florida | 22,450 | $47,530 | |
| 3 | Texas | 18,330 | $45,460 | |
| 4 | New York | 13,040 | $59,570 | |
| 5 | Washington | 9,510 | $59,650 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 6,820 | $61,260 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 5,980 | $52,120 | |
| 8 | Virginia | 5,930 | $47,470 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 5,600 | $49,450 | |
| 10 | Oregon | 5,410 | $48,900 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Champaign | $84,370 | 160 |
| 2 | Kahului | $73,650 | 180 |
| 3 | Rockford | $72,700 | 130 |
| 4 | Urban Honolulu | $66,160 | 1,390 |
| 5 | Bremerton | $65,080 | 810 |
| 6 | Peoria | $64,450 | 110 |
| 7 | Bay City | $64,200 | 60 |
| 8 | Springfield | $63,930 | 110 |
| 9 | Hanford | $63,800 | 40 |
| 10 | San Francisco | $63,600 | 5,310 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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