Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Denver-Aurora-Centennial

In Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO), the median pay for painters, construction and maintenance is $27.92 an hour ($58,070 a year). About 1,670 people work in this job there.

$27.92Median hourly pay
$49,070–$60,050Middle half of workers, yearly
1,670People in this job in Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)

That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($49,400). It is 10% higher than the Colorado median ($52,970).

Pay range for painters, construction and maintenance in Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.32$46,430
25% of workers$23.59$49,070
Half of workers (median)$27.92$58,070
75% of workers$28.87$60,050
90% of workers$38.93$80,970

Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Colorado metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Denver-Aurora-Centennial (this page)$58,0701,670
Boulder$52,760140
Grand Junction$50,66080
Greeley$49,070180
Fort Collins-Loveland$48,900270
Colorado Springs$48,470360
Pueblo$47,02050

Colorado unemployment rate: 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)

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Other job titles for this job

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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.