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Painters (Construction and Maintenance) Salary in Rhode Island

Painters (Construction and Maintenance) in Rhode Island earn a median of $41,590 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$41,590
vs. U.S. median
−16% ($49,400)
Rank among states
49 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,160

Pay range in Rhode Island

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $64,410. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $78,810.

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Painters (Construction and Maintenance) pay in Rhode Island

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

The median is $41,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $64,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 49 of 51 (−16% 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