Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell

In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA), the median pay for painters, construction and maintenance is $23.83 an hour ($49,570 a year). About 1,340 people work in this job there.

$23.83Median hourly pay
$44,320–$54,050Middle half of workers, yearly
1,340People in this job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($49,400). It is 3% higher than the Georgia median ($48,340).

Pay range for painters, construction and maintenance in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.22$37,900
25% of workers$21.31$44,320
Half of workers (median)$23.83$49,570
75% of workers$25.99$54,050
90% of workers$28.38$59,030

Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Albany$61,53070
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (this page)$49,5701,340
Gainesville$47,18050
Savannah$46,040110
Brunswick-St. Simons$45,76080
Macon-Bibb County$45,47040
Augusta-Richmond County$41,090150
Athens-Clarke County$41,06050
Columbus$40,10090

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,930
Roofers$49,100
Construction Laborers$42,010
Electricians$58,650
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,430
Carpenters$50,680
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,380
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$46,750

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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