Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Cleveland

In Cleveland (OH), the median pay for painters, construction and maintenance is $23.84 an hour ($49,590 a year). About 1,110 people work in this job there.

$23.84Median hourly pay
$44,110–$65,890Middle half of workers, yearly
1,110People in this job in Cleveland (OH)

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($49,400). It is about the same as the Ohio median ($49,450).

Pay range for painters, construction and maintenance in Cleveland (OH)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.01$37,460
25% of workers$21.21$44,110
Half of workers (median)$23.84$49,590
75% of workers$31.68$65,890
90% of workers$36.40$75,700

Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Akron$57,560460
Springfield$56,86080
Columbus$51,810980
Cincinnati$50,170890
Cleveland (this page)$49,5901,110
Youngstown-Warren$49,400400
Toledo$48,820400
Canton-Massillon$48,610220
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$47,310300
Lima$46,53040

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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)

Related jobs in Cleveland (OH)

JobMedian yearly pay
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,210
Construction Laborers$57,180
Electricians$70,860
Carpenters$60,650
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63,020
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$71,740

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.