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Painters, Construction and Maintenance is a notable career in the 47 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Painters, Construction and Maintenance against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 47-2141 |
| title | Painters, Construction and Maintenance |
| onet code | 47-2141.00 |
| description | Paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. May remove old paint to prepare surface prior to painting. May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 47 |
| tot emp | 224,180 |
| a mean | 53,710 |
| a median | 48,660 |
| a pct10 | 36,680 |
| a pct25 | 42,510 |
| a pct75 | 60,270 |
| a pct90 | 76,550 |
| h mean | 25 |
| h median | 23 |
The day-to-day work of a painters, construction and maintenance typically centers on fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Active Listening, Critical Thinking, and Social Perceptiveness. Across the top 4 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.00 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working painters, construction and maintenance, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (52.3%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 10% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Hawaii at $67,620 and lowest in Arkansas at $38,420 — a 1.8× spread. The top five states (Hawaii, Alaska, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey) average $63,362. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $67,620 | $68,450 | $46,810 | $89,790 | 1,630 |
| Alaska | $65,610 | $67,670 | $44,400 | $94,600 | 400 |
| Illinois | $62,390 | $69,290 | $37,540 | $109,220 | 6,700 |
| Minnesota | $60,900 | $60,540 | $36,510 | $91,550 | 3,480 |
| New Jersey | $60,290 | $64,810 | $39,010 | $96,390 | 4,230 |
| District of Columbia | $59,810 | $62,140 | $42,740 | $81,950 | 420 |
| Washington | $58,520 | $59,720 | $43,910 | $79,510 | 8,820 |
| California | $57,450 | $61,070 | $42,230 | $89,870 | 37,780 |
| North Dakota | $57,390 | $55,980 | $39,220 | $76,170 | 460 |
| Maine | $56,270 | $56,950 | $45,430 | $73,640 | 1,950 |
| New York | $56,020 | $59,180 | $35,480 | $96,350 | 14,670 |
| Massachusetts | $55,870 | $58,940 | $36,880 | $85,510 | 4,830 |
| Delaware | $55,770 | $54,930 | $37,390 | $69,060 | 530 |
| Ohio | $53,650 | $56,040 | $37,420 | $74,800 | 6,050 |
| Connecticut | $53,610 | $57,240 | $38,610 | $77,090 | 2,010 |
| Nevada | $52,300 | $56,410 | $39,380 | $75,810 | 3,430 |
| Rhode Island | $51,420 | $57,200 | $37,630 | $80,910 | 780 |
| Colorado | $50,650 | $53,580 | $39,200 | $65,430 | 3,700 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,230 | $53,060 | $36,580 | $72,790 | 6,110 |
| Missouri | $50,150 | $56,650 | $38,150 | $78,550 | 4,210 |
| Wisconsin | $50,020 | $52,170 | $35,970 | $72,380 | 3,430 |
| Indiana | $50,010 | $55,420 | $36,900 | $76,960 | 3,570 |
| New Hampshire | $49,600 | $52,790 | $37,540 | $64,850 | 990 |
| Vermont | $49,460 | $51,830 | $40,330 | $60,550 | 650 |
| Michigan | $49,360 | $54,050 | $36,630 | $70,540 | 4,930 |
| Maryland | $49,060 | $56,020 | $37,400 | $83,090 | 3,440 |
| Montana | $48,920 | $51,440 | $34,560 | $65,650 | 980 |
| Oregon | $48,880 | $53,360 | $38,110 | $69,940 | 4,780 |
| Iowa | $48,780 | $51,070 | $36,750 | $66,250 | 1,730 |
| Georgia | $47,690 | $48,050 | $35,590 | $62,300 | 3,310 |
| Arizona | $47,290 | $51,570 | $39,150 | $65,100 | 6,780 |
| South Dakota | $46,600 | $46,490 | $36,600 | $57,990 | 670 |
| Idaho | $46,490 | $47,180 | $32,760 | $62,210 | 2,000 |
| Florida | $46,060 | $46,190 | $35,260 | $59,370 | 20,910 |
| New Mexico | $45,910 | $46,770 | $36,610 | $55,430 | 1,280 |
| Utah | $45,900 | $46,270 | $36,130 | $59,780 | 3,350 |
| Wyoming | $45,820 | $46,880 | $31,980 | $63,850 | 530 |
| Alabama | $45,690 | $45,140 | $30,450 | $58,130 | 1,750 |
| Kentucky | $45,630 | $49,370 | $35,260 | $69,590 | 1,450 |
| Oklahoma | $45,610 | $46,470 | $32,050 | $66,140 | 1,830 |
| Nebraska | $45,020 | $44,210 | $28,280 | $57,040 | 1,580 |
| Kansas | $44,890 | $46,600 | $33,550 | $66,350 | 1,680 |
| Virginia | $44,670 | $45,440 | $35,160 | $58,760 | 5,300 |
| Texas | $44,160 | $44,020 | $35,390 | $55,490 | 18,700 |
| North Carolina | $43,890 | $46,160 | $34,670 | $60,830 | 4,340 |
| Louisiana | $43,700 | $43,170 | $29,990 | $55,000 | 4,050 |
| West Virginia | $43,450 | $45,550 | $28,400 | $65,270 | 800 |
| South Carolina | $42,950 | $43,790 | $34,410 | $56,900 | 2,060 |
| Mississippi | $40,750 | $43,050 | $32,720 | $57,530 | 810 |
| Tennessee | $40,710 | $42,950 | $30,770 | $59,760 | 3,630 |
| Arkansas | $38,420 | $41,570 | $31,280 | $57,520 | 910 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for painters, construction and maintenance. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Architectural Coating Finisher or Architectural Coatings Finisher frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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