Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for painters, construction and maintenances across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $55,420 ≈ $27/hr
National median salary $49,400
Total employment 225,190 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +3.8%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 28,100 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 342,200 → 355,200 (+13,000)
Typical entry education No formal educational credential
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Hawaii$71,310
- Illinois$69,630
- New York$68,070
- Alaska$64,220
- Massachusetts$64,080
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- South Carolina$42,050
- Arkansas$42,180
- Tennessee$44,590
- Alabama$44,720
- West Virginia$44,770
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $71,310 | $68,220 | $34 | +28.7% | 1,900 |
| 2 | Illinois | $69,630 | $61,260 | $33 | +25.6% | 6,820 |
| 3 | New York | $68,070 | $59,570 | $33 | +22.8% | 13,040 |
| 4 | Alaska | $64,220 | $60,980 | $31 | +15.9% | 440 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $64,080 | $57,510 | $31 | +15.6% | 4,430 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $63,500 | $58,480 | $31 | +14.6% | 2,230 |
| 7 | California | $62,460 | $59,020 | $30 | +12.7% | 38,430 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $62,240 | $59,520 | $30 | +12.3% | 500 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $61,000 | $59,250 | $29 | +10.1% | 4,110 |
| 10 | Washington | $60,910 | $59,650 | $29 | +9.9% | 9,510 |
| 11 | Maine | $60,230 | $59,270 | $29 | +8.7% | 2,120 |
| 12 | Nevada | $59,610 | $56,390 | $29 | +7.6% | 4,120 |
| 13 | Missouri | $59,450 | $57,510 | $29 | +7.3% | 3,980 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $58,170 | $57,270 | $28 | +5% | 3,810 |
| 15 | Delaware | $56,890 | $58,530 | $27 | +2.7% | 480 |
| 16 | Colorado | $56,370 | $52,970 | $27 | +1.7% | 3,480 |
| 17 | North Dakota | $55,960 | $54,870 | $27 | +1% | 420 |
| 18 | Michigan | $55,920 | $50,650 | $27 | +0.9% | 4,920 |
| 19 | Maryland | $55,650 | $49,120 | $27 | +0.4% | 3,750 |
| 20 | Vermont | $54,890 | $53,120 | $26 | -1% | 550 |
| 21 | Montana | $54,700 | $58,290 | $26 | -1.3% | 920 |
| 22 | Ohio | $54,510 | $49,450 | $26 | -1.6% | 5,600 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $54,230 | $52,120 | $26 | -2.1% | 5,980 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $54,170 | $50,090 | $26 | -2.3% | 3,350 |
| 25 | Oregon | $53,570 | $48,900 | $26 | -3.3% | 5,410 |
| 26 | Indiana | $53,000 | $50,260 | $25 | -4.4% | 3,510 |
| 27 | New Hampshire | $52,730 | $49,670 | $25 | -4.9% | 910 |
| 28 | Arizona | $52,480 | $48,250 | $25 | -5.3% | 5,210 |
| 29 | Iowa | $52,070 | $49,710 | $25 | -6% | 1,770 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $51,420 | $48,110 | $25 | -7.2% | 1,390 |
| 31 | Georgia | $50,550 | $48,340 | $24 | -8.8% | 2,760 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $49,380 | $46,240 | $24 | -10.9% | 1,010 |
| 33 | Virginia | $49,110 | $47,470 | $24 | -11.4% | 5,930 |
| 34 | Florida | $48,440 | $47,530 | $23 | -12.6% | 22,450 |
| 35 | Rhode Island | $48,150 | $41,590 | $23 | -13.1% | 1,160 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $47,710 | $48,160 | $23 | -13.9% | 670 |
| 37 | Utah | $47,690 | $46,050 | $23 | -13.9% | 3,510 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $47,620 | $47,220 | $23 | -14.1% | 480 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $46,590 | $47,280 | $22 | -15.9% | 1,590 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $46,450 | $44,800 | $22 | -16.2% | 1,060 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $46,030 | $46,410 | $22 | -16.9% | 4,090 |
| 42 | Texas | $46,020 | $45,460 | $22 | -17% | 18,330 |
| 43 | Idaho | $45,490 | $44,880 | $22 | -17.9% | 2,040 |
| 44 | Kansas | $45,450 | $45,510 | $22 | -18% | 1,570 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $45,450 | $44,900 | $22 | -18% | 1,880 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $44,900 | $44,110 | $22 | -19% | 5,220 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $44,770 | $44,230 | $22 | -19.2% | 720 |
| 48 | Alabama | $44,720 | $43,930 | $22 | -19.3% | 1,570 |
| 49 | Tennessee | $44,590 | $43,230 | $21 | -19.5% | 3,040 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $42,180 | $40,090 | $20 | -23.9% | 890 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $42,050 | $40,840 | $20 | -24.1% | 2,080 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 481 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Champaign-Urbana, IL | $84,370 | $73,490 | 160 |
| 2 | Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $73,650 | $76,180 | 180 |
| 3 | Rockford, IL | $72,700 | $72,850 | 130 |
| 4 | Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $68,630 | $71,930 | 340 |
| 5 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $67,990 | $69,360 | 60 |
| 6 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $66,160 | $70,560 | 1,390 |
| 7 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $65,080 | $68,030 | 810 |
| 8 | Peoria, IL | $64,450 | $67,300 | 110 |
| 9 | Bay City, MI | $64,200 | $57,050 | 60 |
| 10 | Springfield, IL | $63,930 | $66,310 | 110 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing painters, construction and maintenances (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $122,470 | $114,790 | 50 |
| 2 | Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries | $100,860 | $106,830 | 210 |
| 3 | Motion Picture and Video Industries | $100,860 | $106,830 | 210 |
| 4 | Sector 51 - Information | $100,860 | $106,830 | 210 |
| 5 | Automobile Dealers | $98,110 | $78,280 | 40 |
| 6 | Remediation and Other Waste Management Services | $88,880 | $82,610 | 50 |
| 7 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $85,220 | $83,640 | 90 |
| 8 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $85,220 | $83,640 | 90 |
| 9 | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | $80,420 | $76,840 | 50 |
| 10 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $80,120 | $80,480 | 60 |
| 11 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, Privately Owned | $78,760 | $82,880 | 50 |
| 12 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, State Government Owned | $74,770 | $72,640 | 140 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do painters, construction and maintenance make in the U.S.?
The median painters, construction and maintenance salary in the United States is $49,400 per year (mean $55,420), and about 80% earn between $37,440 and $78,810.
How much do painters, construction and maintenance make per hour?
Roughly $27 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $55,420 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays painters, construction and maintenance the most?
Hawaii has the highest average pay for painters, construction and maintenance at $71,310 per year (median $68,220).
What is the job outlook for painters, construction and maintenance?
Employment is projected to change +3.8% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 28,100 openings per year.