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Painters (Construction and Maintenance) Salary in Iowa

Painters (Construction and Maintenance) in Iowa earn a median of $49,710 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$49,710
vs. U.S. median
+1% ($49,400)
Rank among states
24 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,770

Pay range in Iowa

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,080; the top 10% earn over $67,010. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $78,810.

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Painters (Construction and Maintenance) pay in Iowa

How much do painters (construction and maintenance) make in Iowa?

The median is $49,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,080 and the top 10% earn over $67,010. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Iowa a good state for painters (construction and maintenance)?

On pay alone it ranks 24 of 51 (+1% 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