Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for painters, construction and maintenance is $25.06 an hour ($52,120 a year). About 5,980 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($49,400). Pennsylvania ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for painters, construction and maintenance in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.91 | $37,250 |
| 25% of workers | $22.89 | $47,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.06 | $52,120 |
| 75% of workers | $29.33 | $61,000 |
| 90% of workers | $34.73 | $72,230 |
Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $57,410 | 3,360 |
| Chambersburg | $56,610 | 90 |
| York-Hanover | $54,010 | 200 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $53,800 | 230 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $50,880 | 310 |
| Reading | $50,380 | 110 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $49,690 | 130 |
| Pittsburgh | $49,490 | 1,260 |
| Lebanon | $49,460 | 50 |
| Lancaster | $49,430 | 430 |
| Johnstown | $47,640 | 30 |
| Erie | $47,620 | 130 |
| State College | $46,570 | 90 |
| Altoona | $46,210 | 60 |
| Williamsport | $46,020 | 40 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $48,340 |
| Roofers | $55,710 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $61,160 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $45,310 |
| Furniture Finishers | $47,450 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $50,600 |
| Construction Laborers | $49,400 |
| Carpenters | $59,370 |
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