Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Maryland (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Maryland, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maryland Median
$49,120
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.62
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-1% vs US median
US median $49,400
State Rank
#27 of 51
3,750 employed here

How much do Painters, Construction and Maintenance make in Maryland?

Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Maryland take home a median of $49,120 annually — roughly $23.62 an hour — which runs 1% below the national median of $49,400.

Within Maryland, entry-level pay starts around $40,560 while the top 10% make $78,050 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $46,520 and $59,290 a year.

Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary range in Maryland

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$40,560$19.50
25th percentile (early career)$46,520$22.37
50th percentile (median)$49,120$23.62
75th percentile (experienced)$59,290$28.50
90th percentile (top earners)$78,050$37.52

How Maryland compares

Maryland ranks 27th out of 51 states and territories for Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Hawaii$68,220
2Illinois$61,260
3Alaska$60,980
4Washington$59,650
5New York$59,570

Working as Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Maryland

Nationally, about 225,000 people work as Painters, Construction and Maintenance in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Maryland pay ($49,120) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Painters, Construction and Maintenance make in Maryland?
The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Maryland is $49,120 per year, or about $23.62 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $40,560 at the entry level to $78,050 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maryland pay compare to the national average?
Maryland pays Painters, Construction and Maintenance about 1% less than the national median of $49,400. Maryland ranks 27th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maryland a good state for Painters, Construction and Maintenance?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $49,120 a year. About 3,750 Painters, Construction and Maintenance are employed in Maryland. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maryland?
The highest-paying occupations in Maryland include Radiologist ($581,510), Emergency Medicine Physician ($451,620), Dermatologist ($442,210), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.