Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for painters, construction and maintenance is $21.21 an hour ($44,110 a year). About 5,220 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($49,400). North Carolina ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for painters, construction and maintenance in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.06 | $33,410 |
| 25% of workers | $17.83 | $37,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.21 | $44,110 |
| 75% of workers | $23.63 | $49,150 |
| 90% of workers | $28.03 | $58,300 |
Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $46,520 | 260 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $45,360 | 810 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $44,900 | 1,370 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $43,590 | 30 |
| Asheville | $42,970 | 210 |
| Wilmington | $42,850 | 220 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $41,870 | 350 |
| Fayetteville | $41,600 | 110 |
| Goldsboro | $40,470 | 60 |
| Rocky Mount | $40,390 | 40 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $39,870 | 130 |
| Burlington | $39,050 | 50 |
| Greenville | $38,400 | 70 |
| Jacksonville | $38,400 | 130 |
| Winston-Salem | $37,950 | 350 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $46,730 |
| Roofers | $49,010 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $42,990 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $45,080 |
| Furniture Finishers | $39,920 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $38,190 |
| Construction Laborers | $44,720 |
| Electricians | $56,800 |
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