Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,040 or more. The middle half of painters, construction and maintenance in Washington earn between $47,520 and $59,140.
- $42K10th
- $48K25th
- $51KMedian
- $59K75th
- $74K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,590 | $4,632 | $26.73 |
| Median | $50,560 | $4,213 | $24.31 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,520 | $3,960 | $22.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,140 | $4,928 | $28.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Painters, construction and maintenance in Washington earn 11% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($62,240) and about the same as the U.S. average ($55,420). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $49,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $55,590 | $50,560 | $41,600 | $74,040 | 4,380 |
| Washington, D.C. | $62,240 | $59,520 | $46,780 | $81,390 | 500 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $55,590, a single filer in Washington takes home about $44,677 a year, or $3,723 a month and $1,718 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $45,167 | $3,764 |
| Working in DC | $44,677 | $3,723 |
| Working in VA | $44,464 | $3,705 |
| Working in MD | $44,418 | $3,701 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for painters, construction and maintenance? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $55,590 buys what about $51,054 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 10.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$46,110
- Baltimore, MD$55,410
- Winchester, VA$44,000
- Lexington Park, MD$53,580
- Chambersburg, PA$57,990
- Harrisonburg, VA$42,750
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 Washington: questions
How much do painters, construction and maintenance make an hour in Washington?
$26.73 an hour on average, and $24.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level painters, construction and maintenance salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the painters, construction and maintenance take-home pay in Washington?
About $44,677 a year ($3,723 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,590.
Do painters, construction and maintenance earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 0.96, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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