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Painters (Construction and Maintenance) Salary in District of Columbia

Painters (Construction and Maintenance) in District of Columbia earn a median of $59,520 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$59,520
vs. U.S. median
+20% ($49,400)
Rank among states
6 of 51
Jobs in the state
500

Pay range in District of Columbia

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,780; the top 10% earn over $81,390. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $78,810.

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Painters (Construction and Maintenance) pay in District of Columbia

How much do painters (construction and maintenance) make in District of Columbia?

The median is $59,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,780 and the top 10% earn over $81,390. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is District of Columbia a good state for painters (construction and maintenance)?

On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+20% vs. the national median of $49,400). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses