Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson

In Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD), the median pay for painters, construction and maintenance is $23.36 an hour ($48,600 a year). About 1,460 people work in this job there.

$23.36Median hourly pay
$46,360–$59,770Middle half of workers, yearly
1,460People in this job in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD)

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($49,400). It is about the same as the Maryland median ($49,120).

Pay range for painters, construction and maintenance in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$19.22$39,970
25% of workers$22.29$46,360
Half of workers (median)$23.36$48,600
75% of workers$28.73$59,770
90% of workers$38.73$80,560

Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Maryland metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Lexington Park$50,7600
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (this page)$48,6001,460
Salisbury$43,95070
Hagerstown-Martinsburg$43,07090

Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD)

JobMedian yearly pay
Construction Laborers$46,460
Electricians$65,590
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63,200
Carpenters$62,380
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$60,740
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$51,950

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.