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Painters (Construction and Maintenance) Salary in Tennessee

Painters (Construction and Maintenance) in Tennessee earn a median of $43,230 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$43,230
vs. U.S. median
−12% ($49,400)
Rank among states
48 of 51
Jobs in the state
3,040

Pay range in Tennessee

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,110; the top 10% earn over $61,030. Nationally the range is $37,440 to $78,810.

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Painters (Construction and Maintenance) pay in Tennessee

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

The median is $43,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,110 and the top 10% earn over $61,030. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 48 of 51 (−12% 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