Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Ohio: $56,500 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, Ohio

$56,500 / year

≈ $4,700 per month · $27.16 per hour

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BLS May 2025 state data for Ohio · median $51,000

25th percentile
$45,500Average
$56,50075th percentile
$64,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary by state

Alabama$46,500

Alaska$66,500

Arizona$54,500

Arkansas$43,500

California$64,500

Colorado$58,500

Connecticut$65,500

Delaware$59,000

District of Columbia$64,500

Florida$50,000

Georgia$52,500

Hawaii$74,000

Idaho$47,000

Illinois$72,000

Indiana$55,000

Iowa$54,000

Kansas$47,000

Kentucky$53,000

Louisiana$47,500

Maine$62,500

Maryland$57,500

Massachusetts$66,500

Michigan$58,000

Minnesota$60,000

Mississippi$48,000

Missouri$61,500

Montana$56,500

Nebraska$48,000

Nevada$61,500

New Hampshire$54,500

New Jersey$63,000

New Mexico$51,000

New York$70,500

North Carolina$46,500

North Dakota$58,000

Ohio$56,500

Oklahoma$47,000

Oregon$55,500

Pennsylvania$56,000

Rhode Island$50,000

South Carolina$43,500

South Dakota$49,500

Tennessee$46,000

Texas$47,500

Utah$49,500

Vermont$57,000

Virginia$51,000

Washington$63,000

West Virginia$46,500

Wisconsin$56,000

Wyoming$49,500

About this role

Painters, Construction and Maintenance is a professional role within the function in the Construction and Extraction job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Painters, Construction and Maintenances do

Typical education: High School Diploma

Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.

Top skills: Time Management Critical Thinking Active Listening Social Perceptiveness Monitoring Coordination

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay by experience level

Entry level$39,000

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$46,000

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$51,000

Mid-career median pay

Senior$64,000

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$81,500

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+3.8%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

28,100

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary by industry

Specialty Trade Contractors

158,140 workers

$56,000

Building Finishing Contractors

148,030 workers

$56,500

Construction of Buildings

23,080 workers

$58,500

Residential Building Construction

16,410 workers

$58,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

7,200 workers

$75,500

Nonresidential Building Construction

6,670 workers

$59,000

Other Specialty Trade Contractors

6,220 workers

$57,500

Real Estate

5,690 workers

$51,000

Administrative and Support Services

5,690 workers

$50,000

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

4,510 workers

$67,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Painters, Construction and Maintenance pays 12% below the average across 63 roles in the Construction and Extraction job family (family average $65,000).

Similar-paying roles in Construction and Extraction

Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$57,000

Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$56,500

Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$58,500

Carpet Installer$59,000

Paperhanger$55,500

Highway Maintenance Worker$55,000

Extraction Workers, All Other$60,000

Floor Sanders and Finishers$54,500

Construction Laborer$54,000

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$61,000

Careers related to Painters, Construction and Maintenance

Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$47,000

Helpers–Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$44,000

Plasterers and Stucco Masons$64,500

Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54,500

Furniture Finisher$47,000

Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$56,500

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Painters, Construction and Maintenance make?

The average base salary for a Painters, Construction and Maintenance in the United States is $57,500 per year, or about $27.64 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $46,000 and $64,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Construction and Extraction roles?

The Construction and Extraction job family averages $65,000 across 63 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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