Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$48,660
↑ 37.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Painters, Construction and Maintenance — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Painters, Construction and Maintenance — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 37.3% since 2011 ($35,430 → $48,660)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $48,660
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -6%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,660 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $47,700 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $46,090 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | $45,590 | +8.2% |
| 2020 | $42,130 | +4.6% |
| 2019 | $40,280 | +3.4% |
| 2018 | $38,940 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | $37,960 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | $37,570 | +2.7% |
| 2015 | $36,580 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | $35,950 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | $35,390 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | $35,190 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | $35,430 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.