Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,710 or more. The middle half of painters, construction and maintenance in Providence earn between $38,090 and $56,570.
- $31K10th
- $38K25th
- $44KMedian
- $57K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,870 | $4,156 | $23.98 |
| Median | $44,320 | $3,693 | $21.31 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,090 | $3,174 | $18.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,570 | $4,714 | $27.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Painters, construction and maintenance in Providence earn 4% more than the Rhode Island average ($48,150) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($55,420). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $49,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $49,870 | $44,320 | $31,200 | $75,710 | 1,370 |
| Rhode Island | $48,150 | $41,590 | $31,200 | $64,410 | 1,160 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $49,870, a single filer in Providence takes home about $40,997 a year, or $3,416 a month and $1,577 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $40,997 | $3,416 |
| Working in MA | $40,077 | $3,340 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for painters, construction and maintenance? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $49,870 buys what about $49,001 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 10.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$62,820
- Worcester, MA$57,930
- Boston, MA$64,910
- Barnstable, MA$56,400
- Hartford, CT$68,050
- Springfield, MA$55,570
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 Providence: questions
How much do painters, construction and maintenance make an hour in Providence?
$23.97 an hour on average, and $21.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level painters, construction and maintenance salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the painters, construction and maintenance take-home pay in Providence?
About $40,997 a year ($3,416 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,870. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do painters, construction and maintenance earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.7%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.32, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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