Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Alabama

In Alabama, the median pay for painters, construction and maintenance is $21.12 an hour ($43,930 a year). About 1,570 people work in this job there.

$21.12Median hourly pay
$37,440–$50,410Middle half of workers, yearly
1,570People in this job in Alabama

That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($49,400). Alabama ranks 47th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for painters, construction and maintenance in Alabama

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.44$34,190
25% of workers$18.00$37,440
Half of workers (median)$21.12$43,930
75% of workers$24.24$50,410
90% of workers$27.64$57,490

Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Alabama metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Anniston-Oxford$61,48070
Florence-Muscle Shoals$48,19080
Mobile$46,370230
Tuscaloosa$46,21090
Huntsville$45,510130
Birmingham$44,560380
Dothan$43,91070
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley$43,370120
Montgomery$40,60060
Auburn-Opelika$38,86040

Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for painters, construction and maintenance

  • Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 24,900 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Alabama

JobMedian yearly pay
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44,250
Roofers$45,670
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$36,730
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$48,740
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$48,000
Construction Laborers$36,900
Electricians$55,690
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$47,520

Other job titles for this job

PainterArchitectural Coating FinisherBitumastic ApplierBridge PainterBrush PainterBuilding PainterBuilding Trades PainterCalciminerColored Liquid Plastic ApplierCommercial PainterConstruction PainterDrywall Sprayer

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.