Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Cape Coral-Fort Myers

In Cape Coral-Fort Myers (FL), the median pay for painters, construction and maintenance is $22.52 an hour ($46,840 a year). About 1,520 people work in this job there.

$22.52Median hourly pay
$39,540–$48,650Middle half of workers, yearly
1,520People in this job in Cape Coral-Fort Myers (FL)

That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($49,400). It is about the same as the Florida median ($47,530).

Pay range for painters, construction and maintenance in Cape Coral-Fort Myers (FL)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.94$37,310
25% of workers$19.01$39,540
Half of workers (median)$22.52$46,840
75% of workers$23.39$48,650
90% of workers$28.89$60,090

Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Florida metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville$49,100460
Naples-Marco Island$48,6001,290
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach$48,4906,210
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota$48,4701,040
Jacksonville$48,0301,420
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin$47,920230
Wildwood-The Villages$47,80050
Port St. Lucie$47,740550
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater$47,5703,080
Punta Gorda$47,390210
Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor$46,960320
Cape Coral-Fort Myers (this page)$46,8401,520
Gainesville$46,840200
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach$46,440450
Sebring$46,43040
Lakeland-Winter Haven$46,320510
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent$45,950420
Panama City-Panama City Beach$45,820210
Ocala$45,540270
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford$45,2102,840
Homosassa Springs$44,530100
Tallahassee$44,070310

Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (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 Cape Coral-Fort Myers (FL)

JobMedian yearly pay
Roofers$46,890
Construction Laborers$43,290
Carpenters$49,210
Electricians$57,930
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$51,690
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,330

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.