Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,850 or more. The middle half of painters, construction and maintenance in Columbus earn between $35,770 and $44,320.
- $33K10th
- $36K25th
- $40KMedian
- $44K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,840 | $3,403 | $19.63 |
| Median | $40,100 | $3,342 | $19.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,770 | $2,981 | $17.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,320 | $3,693 | $21.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Painters, construction and maintenance in Columbus earn 19% less than the Georgia average ($50,550) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($55,420). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $49,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $40,840 | $40,100 | $33,280 | $50,850 | 90 |
| Georgia | $50,550 | $48,340 | $36,690 | $68,060 | 2,760 |
| United States | $55,420 | $49,400 | $37,440 | $78,810 | 225,190 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $40,840, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $33,706 a year, or $2,809 a month and $1,296 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $33,706 | $2,809 |
| Working in AL | $33,329 | $2,777 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for painters, construction and maintenance? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $40,840 buys what about $45,736 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 9th of 9 Georgia metro areas for this job; Albany pays the most ($55,990).
All Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for painters, construction and maintenance
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($76,180).
- Kahului, HI$76,180
- Champaign, IL$73,490
- Rockford, IL$72,850
- Chicago, IL$70,720
- Honolulu, HI$70,560
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Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Columbus: questions
How much do painters, construction and maintenance make an hour in Columbus?
$19.63 an hour on average, and $19.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level painters, construction and maintenance salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the painters, construction and maintenance take-home pay in Columbus?
About $33,706 a year ($2,809 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,840.
Do painters, construction and maintenance earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% less than the U.S. average for this job ($55,420).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2141; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.53, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.53).
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