The median annual wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Illinois is $62,390 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $69,290.
Pay spans roughly $37,540 at the 10th percentile to $109,220 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.99 per hour. An estimated 6,700 people work as painters, construction and maintenance in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $62,390 |
| Mean (annual) | $69,290 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.99 |
| 10th percentile | $37,540 |
| 90th percentile | $109,220 |
| Employment | 6,700 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.