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Painters (Construction and Maintenance) Salary in North Dakota

Painters (Construction and Maintenance) in North Dakota earn a median of $54,870 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$54,870
vs. U.S. median
+11% ($49,400)
Rank among states
17 of 51
Jobs in the state
420

Pay range in North Dakota

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,840; the top 10% earn over $78,290. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $78,810.

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Painters (Construction and Maintenance) pay in North Dakota

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

The median is $54,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,840 and the top 10% earn over $78,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+11% 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