Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Pennsylvania

$24,886 $80,763
10th pct Median: $46,955 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$24,886
25th Percentile$33,808
50th (Median)$46,955
75th Percentile$64,798
90th (Top Earners)$80,763
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Pennsylvania median salary of $46,955 for Painters, Construction and Maintenance has the purchasing power of approximately $46,170 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Pennsylvania's higher cost of living (COL index: 101.7) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Painters, Construction and Maintenance make in Pennsylvania?
Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Pennsylvania earn a median annual salary of $46,955 per year ($22.57/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $46,490.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for Painters, Construction and Maintenance?
Pennsylvania pays above the national average for painters, construction and maintenance, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in Pennsylvania is near the national average (COL index: 101.7).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Pennsylvania?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 101.7 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $46,955 salary in Pennsylvania has the purchasing power of approximately $46,170 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Pennsylvania reduce real purchasing power.
How does Pennsylvania compare to neighboring states for Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Pennsylvania

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $335,522
2 Radiologists $313,019
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $309,282
4 Neurologists $298,556
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $274,599
6 Psychiatrists $252,296
7 Physicians, Pathologists $246,359
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $245,773
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Pennsylvania

Painters, Construction and Maintenance work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the construction trades sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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