Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary
Painters, Construction and Maintenance earn a median $49,400 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
U.S. median
$49,400
$23.75 per hour
Range
$37,440 – $78,810
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
225,190
across the U.S.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$41,873
per year · effective tax rate 15.2%
$3,489Monthly
$1,745Twice a month
$1,610Every 2 weeks
$20.13Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,748
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,063
- Medicare (1.45%)$716
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$41,873
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,440 | $18.00 | $32,263 |
| 25th percentile | $44,640 | $21.46 | $38,048 |
| Median (50th) | $49,400 | $23.75 | $41,873 |
| 75th percentile | $61,660 | $29.64 | $51,724 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $78,810 | $37.89 | $64,273 |
Best cities for painters, construction and maintenance (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bremerton, WA | $65,080 | $54,472 | $51,580 | 810 |
| 2 | Des Moines, IA | $57,410 | $46,779 | $51,013 | 620 |
| 3 | Akron, OH | $57,560 | $47,629 | $51,011 | 460 |
| 4 | St. Louis, MO | $59,810 | $48,364 | $50,862 | 2,350 |
| 5 | Kennewick, WA | $58,990 | $49,578 | $49,539 | 520 |
| 6 | Portland, ME | $63,120 | $49,818 | $48,909 | 1,550 |
| 7 | Las Vegas, NV | $57,360 | $48,269 | $48,165 | 3,030 |
| 8 | Spokane, WA | $57,050 | $48,020 | $47,854 | 700 |
| 9 | Chicago, IL | $61,740 | $48,877 | $47,181 | 5,480 |
| 10 | Madison, WI | $56,490 | $45,865 | $47,144 | 520 |
| 11 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $66,160 | $51,842 | $46,721 | 1,390 |
| 12 | Bakersfield, CA | $58,540 | $46,894 | $46,482 | 520 |
| 13 | Santa Rosa, CA | $62,790 | $49,999 | $46,388 | 730 |
| 14 | Minneapolis, MN | $60,850 | $48,459 | $46,229 | 2,710 |
| 15 | Hartford, CT | $58,520 | $47,492 | $46,223 | 630 |
| 16 | Seattle, WA | $60,440 | $50,744 | $45,660 | 5,140 |
| 17 | Philadelphia, PA | $57,410 | $46,546 | $45,387 | 3,360 |
| 18 | Columbus, OH | $51,810 | $43,167 | $45,216 | 980 |
| 19 | Bridgeport, CT | $59,590 | $48,304 | $45,201 | 480 |
| 20 | Lake Charles, LA | $46,810 | $38,774 | $45,164 | 530 |
| 21 | Detroit, MI | $56,330 | $45,298 | $45,163 | 1,920 |
| 22 | Reno, NV | $54,060 | $45,617 | $45,159 | 910 |
| 23 | San Jose, CA | $61,970 | $49,400 | $44,737 | 2,410 |
| 24 | Baton Rouge, LA | $49,130 | $40,568 | $44,689 | 1,110 |
| 25 | Sacramento, CA | $59,510 | $47,603 | $44,626 | 2,410 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Urban Honolulu, HI — $66,160
- Bremerton, WA — $65,080
- San Francisco, CA — $63,600
- Portland, ME — $63,120
- Santa Rosa, CA — $62,790
- San Jose, CA — $61,970
- Chicago, IL — $61,740
- New York, NY — $61,420
- Salinas, CA — $60,860
- Minneapolis, MN — $60,850
- Seattle, WA — $60,440
- St. Louis, MO — $59,810
- Bridgeport, CT — $59,590
- Sacramento, CA — $59,510
- Los Angeles, CA — $59,080
Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $68,220 | $53,168 | $47,090 – $90,830 | 1,900 |
| Illinois | $61,260 | $48,515 | $40,820 – $105,350 | 6,820 |
| Alaska | $60,980 | $51,177 | $43,880 – $85,440 | 440 |
| Washington | $59,650 | $50,109 | $45,450 – $80,330 | 9,510 |
| New York | $59,570 | $47,425 | $45,660 – $111,550 | 13,040 |
| District of Columbia | $59,520 | $47,582 | $46,780 – $81,390 | 500 |
| Maine | $59,270 | $46,984 | $47,320 – $75,530 | 2,120 |
| New Jersey | $59,250 | $48,062 | $37,680 – $95,950 | 4,110 |
| California | $59,020 | $47,245 | $42,130 – $91,000 | 38,430 |
| Delaware | $58,530 | $46,637 | $35,070 – $70,350 | 480 |
| Connecticut | $58,480 | $47,462 | $40,120 – $92,390 | 2,230 |
| Montana | $58,290 | $47,033 | $35,160 – $69,510 | 920 |
| Massachusetts | $57,510 | $45,734 | $43,520 – $109,850 | 4,430 |
| Missouri | $57,510 | $46,624 | $39,150 – $79,600 | 3,980 |
| Minnesota | $57,270 | $45,825 | $36,460 – $87,970 | 3,810 |
| Nevada | $56,390 | $47,489 | $41,430 – $98,190 | 4,120 |
| North Dakota | $54,870 | $46,268 | $36,840 – $78,290 | 420 |
| Vermont | $53,120 | $43,516 | $48,060 – $64,000 | 550 |
| Colorado | $52,970 | $43,119 | $40,570 – $77,710 | 3,480 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,120 | $42,458 | $37,250 – $72,230 | 5,980 |
| Michigan | $50,650 | $40,975 | $37,440 – $75,670 | 4,920 |
| Indiana | $50,260 | $41,111 | $36,410 – $69,520 | 3,510 |
| Wisconsin | $50,090 | $41,004 | $37,870 – $75,040 | 3,350 |
| Iowa | $49,710 | $40,885 | $37,080 – $67,010 | 1,770 |
| New Hampshire | $49,670 | $42,090 | $40,830 – $63,530 | 910 |
| Ohio | $49,450 | $41,336 | $37,060 – $74,400 | 5,600 |
| Maryland | $49,120 | $39,678 | $40,560 – $78,050 | 3,750 |
| Oregon | $48,900 | $38,022 | $38,260 – $73,560 | 5,410 |
| Georgia | $48,340 | $39,135 | $36,690 – $68,060 | 2,760 |
| Arizona | $48,250 | $39,951 | $40,180 – $63,640 | 5,210 |
| South Dakota | $48,160 | $40,877 | $35,900 – $59,560 | 670 |
| Kentucky | $48,110 | $39,270 | $35,900 – $64,720 | 1,390 |
| Florida | $47,530 | $40,370 | $36,700 – $61,300 | 22,450 |
| Virginia | $47,470 | $38,407 | $36,400 – $63,310 | 5,930 |
| Nebraska | $47,280 | $38,898 | $33,410 – $57,990 | 1,590 |
| Wyoming | $47,220 | $40,121 | $31,360 – $62,580 | 480 |
| Louisiana | $46,410 | $38,464 | $32,000 – $59,330 | 4,090 |
| New Mexico | $46,240 | $38,313 | $37,760 – $70,560 | 1,010 |
| Utah | $46,050 | $38,075 | $36,220 – $65,780 | 3,510 |
| Kansas | $45,510 | $37,008 | $33,780 – $58,510 | 1,570 |
| Texas | $45,460 | $38,707 | $35,870 – $58,910 | 18,330 |
| Oklahoma | $44,900 | $36,782 | $30,650 – $67,410 | 1,880 |
| Idaho | $44,880 | $36,971 | $34,390 – $60,890 | 2,040 |
| Mississippi | $44,800 | $37,117 | $34,530 – $64,720 | 1,060 |
| West Virginia | $44,230 | $36,454 | $29,200 – $63,640 | 720 |
| North Carolina | $44,110 | $36,371 | $33,410 – $58,300 | 5,220 |
| Alabama | $43,930 | $35,546 | $34,190 – $57,490 | 1,570 |
| Tennessee | $43,230 | $36,915 | $35,110 – $61,030 | 3,040 |
| Rhode Island | $41,590 | $34,655 | $31,200 – $64,410 | 1,160 |
| South Carolina | $40,840 | $33,702 | $27,240 – $57,520 | 2,080 |
| Arkansas | $40,090 | $33,042 | $31,150 – $54,610 | 890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painters, construction and maintenance make?
The national median salary for painters, construction and maintenance is $49,400 a year ($23.75 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,440 and the top 10% earn over $78,810. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays painters, construction and maintenance the most?
Hawaii has the highest median pay at $68,220. After taxes and local prices, Bremerton, WA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many painters, construction and maintenance are there in the U.S.?
About 225,190 people work as painters, construction and maintenance nationwide.
All 90 cities
- Akron, OH
- Albany, NY
- Albuquerque, NM
- Atlanta, GA
- Atlantic City, NJ
- Austin, TX
- Bakersfield, CA
- Baltimore, MD
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Beaumont, TX
- Boise City, ID
- Boston, MA
- Bremerton, WA
- Bridgeport, CT
- Buffalo, NY
- Cape Coral, FL
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Corpus Christi, TX
- Dallas, TX
- Deltona, FL
- Denver, CO
- Des Moines, IA
- Detroit, MI
- Fresno, CA
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Hartford, CT
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Jacksonville, FL
- Kansas City, MO
- Kennewick, WA
- Lake Charles, LA
- Lakeland, FL
- Las Vegas, NV
- Los Angeles, CA
- Louisville, KY
- Madison, WI
- Memphis, TN
- Miami, FL
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis, MN
- Modesto, CA
- Naples, FL
- Nashville, TN
- New Orleans, LA
- New York, NY
- North Port, FL
- Ogden, UT
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Omaha, NE
- Orlando, FL
- Oxnard, CA
- Palm Bay, FL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Port St. Lucie, FL
- Portland, ME
- Portland, OR
- Providence, RI
- Provo, UT
- Raleigh, NC
- Reno, NV
- Richmond, VA
- Riverside, CA
- Rochester, NY
- Sacramento, CA
- Salem, OR
- Salinas, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Santa Maria, CA
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Seattle, WA
- Spokane, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Stockton, CA
- Tampa, FL
- Tucson, AZ
- Tulsa, OK
- Urban Honolulu, HI
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Washington, DC