Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in District of Columbia

In District of Columbia, the median pay for painters, construction and maintenance is $28.61 an hour ($59,520 a year). About 500 people work in this job there.

$28.61Median hourly pay
$47,360–$69,390Middle half of workers, yearly
500People in this job in District of Columbia

That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($49,400). District of Columbia ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for painters, construction and maintenance in District of Columbia

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.49$46,780
25% of workers$22.77$47,360
Half of workers (median)$28.61$59,520
75% of workers$33.36$69,390
90% of workers$39.13$81,390

Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria$50,5604,380

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (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 District of Columbia

JobMedian yearly pay
Electricians$78,970
Construction Laborers$50,020
Carpenters$61,710
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$101,020
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$74,610

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.