Painters (Construction and Maintenance) Salary in Illinois
Painters (Construction and Maintenance) in Illinois earn a median of $61,260 a year, +24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,260
- vs. U.S. median
- +24% ($49,400)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,820
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,820; the top 10% earn over $105,350. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $78,810.
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Painters (Construction and Maintenance) pay in Illinois
How much do painters (construction and maintenance) make in Illinois?
The median is $61,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,820 and the top 10% earn over $105,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for painters (construction and maintenance)?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+24% vs. the national median of $49,400). Living costs are not included.