SOC 47-2141 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Painters, Construction and Maintenance — Oregon
Oregon · 8 metro areas compared
At $48,900, median pay for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Oregon tracks the national median of $49,400 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $48,900, median pay for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Oregon tracks the national median of $49,400 closely. Pay ranges from under $38,260 at the tenth percentile to more than $73,560 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,950 to $61,580.
Employment stands at 5,410, or 2.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Oregon ranks number 28th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Portland records the highest median at $53,280. Of the 727 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 568th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,260 | −22.6% |
| 25th | $45,950 | −7.0% |
| Median (50th) | $48,900 | −1.0% |
| 75th | $61,580 | +24.7% |
| 90th | $73,560 | +48.9% |
| Mean | $53,570 | +8.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oregon run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $48,900 buys what $47,292 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,292US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,900 a year, 1.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,260 to $73,560 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 5,410 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 28th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $53,280.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Oregon?
The median annual wage is $48,900, or $23.51 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,400, so pay in Oregon is 1.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Oregon earns more than $73,560 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,260 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Portland, at $53,280 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 5,410 jobs in this occupation in Oregon. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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