The median annual wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $49,920 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,850.
Pay spans roughly $39,070 at the 10th percentile to $73,410 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.00 per hour. An estimated 3,330 people work as painters, construction and maintenance in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $49,920 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,850 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.00 |
| 10th percentile | $39,070 |
| 90th percentile | $73,410 |
| Employment | 3,330 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.