Painters (Construction and Maintenance) Salary by State
The national median pay for painters (construction and maintenance) is $49,400 a year. By state, it ranges from $40,090 in Arkansas to $68,220 in Hawaii.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $37,440
- 25th percentile
- $44,640
- Median
- $49,400
- 75th percentile
- $61,660
- Top 10%
- $78,810
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 225,190 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $68,220 | +38% | $47,090 | $90,830 | 1,900 |
| 2 | Illinois | $61,260 | +24% | $40,820 | $105,350 | 6,820 |
| 3 | Alaska | $60,980 | +23% | $43,880 | $85,440 | 440 |
| 4 | Washington | $59,650 | +21% | $45,450 | $80,330 | 9,510 |
| 5 | New York | $59,570 | +21% | $45,660 | $111,550 | 13,040 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $59,520 | +20% | $46,780 | $81,390 | 500 |
| 7 | Maine | $59,270 | +20% | $47,320 | $75,530 | 2,120 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $59,250 | +20% | $37,680 | $95,950 | 4,110 |
| 9 | California | $59,020 | +19% | $42,130 | $91,000 | 38,430 |
| 10 | Delaware | $58,530 | +18% | $35,070 | $70,350 | 480 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $58,480 | +18% | $40,120 | $92,390 | 2,230 |
| 12 | Montana | $58,290 | +18% | $35,160 | $69,510 | 920 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $57,510 | +16% | $43,520 | $109,850 | 4,430 |
| 14 | Missouri | $57,510 | +16% | $39,150 | $79,600 | 3,980 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $57,270 | +16% | $36,460 | $87,970 | 3,810 |
| 16 | Nevada | $56,390 | +14% | $41,430 | $98,190 | 4,120 |
| 17 | North Dakota | $54,870 | +11% | $36,840 | $78,290 | 420 |
| 18 | Vermont | $53,120 | +8% | $48,060 | $64,000 | 550 |
| 19 | Colorado | $52,970 | +7% | $40,570 | $77,710 | 3,480 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $52,120 | +6% | $37,250 | $72,230 | 5,980 |
| 21 | Michigan | $50,650 | +3% | $37,440 | $75,670 | 4,920 |
| 22 | Indiana | $50,260 | +2% | $36,410 | $69,520 | 3,510 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $50,090 | +1% | $37,870 | $75,040 | 3,350 |
| 24 | Iowa | $49,710 | +1% | $37,080 | $67,010 | 1,770 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $49,670 | +1% | $40,830 | $63,530 | 910 |
| 26 | Ohio | $49,450 | 0% | $37,060 | $74,400 | 5,600 |
| 27 | Maryland | $49,120 | −1% | $40,560 | $78,050 | 3,750 |
| 28 | Oregon | $48,900 | −1% | $38,260 | $73,560 | 5,410 |
| 29 | Georgia | $48,340 | −2% | $36,690 | $68,060 | 2,760 |
| 30 | Arizona | $48,250 | −2% | $40,180 | $63,640 | 5,210 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $48,160 | −3% | $35,900 | $59,560 | 670 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $48,110 | −3% | $35,900 | $64,720 | 1,390 |
| 33 | Florida | $47,530 | −4% | $36,700 | $61,300 | 22,450 |
| 34 | Virginia | $47,470 | −4% | $36,400 | $63,310 | 5,930 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $47,280 | −4% | $33,410 | $57,990 | 1,590 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $47,220 | −4% | $31,360 | $62,580 | 480 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $46,410 | −6% | $32,000 | $59,330 | 4,090 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $46,240 | −6% | $37,760 | $70,560 | 1,010 |
| 39 | Utah | $46,050 | −7% | $36,220 | $65,780 | 3,510 |
| 40 | Kansas | $45,510 | −8% | $33,780 | $58,510 | 1,570 |
| 41 | Texas | $45,460 | −8% | $35,870 | $58,910 | 18,330 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $44,900 | −9% | $30,650 | $67,410 | 1,880 |
| 43 | Idaho | $44,880 | −9% | $34,390 | $60,890 | 2,040 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $44,800 | −9% | $34,530 | $64,720 | 1,060 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $44,230 | −10% | $29,200 | $63,640 | 720 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $44,110 | −11% | $33,410 | $58,300 | 5,220 |
| 47 | Alabama | $43,930 | −11% | $34,190 | $57,490 | 1,570 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $43,230 | −12% | $35,110 | $61,030 | 3,040 |
| 49 | Rhode Island | $41,590 | −16% | $31,200 | $64,410 | 1,160 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $40,840 | −17% | $27,240 | $57,520 | 2,080 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $40,090 | −19% | $31,150 | $54,610 | 890 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Painters (Construction and Maintenance) salary questions
Which state pays painters (construction and maintenance) the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $68,220 a year (+38% vs. the national median of $49,400). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays painters (construction and maintenance) the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $40,090 a year (−19% vs. national).
Where do most painters (construction and maintenance) work?
California has the most jobs, about 38,430, with a median of $59,020.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.