Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for painters, construction and maintenance is $27.80 an hour ($57,820 a year). About 3,220 people work in this job there.

$27.80Median hourly pay
$48,470–$70,560Middle half of workers, yearly
3,220People in this job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($49,400). It is about the same as the Massachusetts median ($57,510).

Pay range for painters, construction and maintenance in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$21.95$45,650
25% of workers$23.30$48,470
Half of workers (median)$27.80$57,820
75% of workers$33.92$70,560
90% of workers$52.81$109,840

Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page)$57,8203,220
Amherst Town-Northampton$55,04060
Worcester$54,240300
Barnstable Town$50,670250
Pittsfield$50,35090
Springfield$49,640180

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$76,940
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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.