Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for painters, construction and maintenance is $28.64 an hour ($59,570 a year). About 13,040 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($49,400). New York ranks 5th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for painters, construction and maintenance in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.95 | $45,660 |
| 25% of workers | $23.47 | $48,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.64 | $59,570 |
| 75% of workers | $38.14 | $79,320 |
| 90% of workers | $53.63 | $111,550 |
Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $61,420 | 11,930 |
| Elmira | $59,490 | 90 |
| Ithaca | $59,110 | 40 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $53,340 | 750 |
| Binghamton | $53,190 | 100 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $51,650 | 480 |
| Utica-Rome | $50,650 | 70 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $50,420 | 310 |
| Kingston | $49,570 | 100 |
| Syracuse | $48,600 | 310 |
| Glens Falls | $47,690 | 80 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $47,240 | 50 |
| Rochester | $47,230 | 590 |
New York 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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|---|---|
| Roofers | $66,020 |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $48,000 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $61,280 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $59,100 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $45,940 |
| Furniture Finishers | $48,340 |
| Construction Laborers | $55,930 |
| Carpenters | $72,330 |
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