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Painters (Construction and Maintenance) Salary in Mississippi

Painters (Construction and Maintenance) in Mississippi earn a median of $44,800 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$44,800
vs. U.S. median
−9% ($49,400)
Rank among states
44 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,060

Pay range in Mississippi

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,530; the top 10% earn over $64,720. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $78,810.

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Painters (Construction and Maintenance) pay in Mississippi

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

The median is $44,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,530 and the top 10% earn over $64,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 44 of 51 (−9% 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