Average salary, compensation, and wages for Painters and paperhangers in the United StatesIn 2002, median hourly earnings of painters, construction and maintenance, were $13.98. The middle 50 percent earned between $11.08 and $18.00. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $9.10, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $23.90. Median hourly earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of painters in 2002 are shown below:
In 2002, median earnings for paperhangers were $15.22. The middle 50 percent earned between $11.52 and $20.38. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $9.04, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $25.64. Earnings for painters may be reduced on occasion because of bad weather and the short-term nature of many construction jobs. Hourly wage rates for apprentices usually start at 40 to 50 percent of the rate for experienced workers and increase periodically. Some painters and paperhangers are members of the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades. Some maintenance painters are members of other unions. More information on Painters and paperhangers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Painters and paperhangers occupation Number of Painters and paperhangers in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Painters and paperhangers Working conditions for Painters and paperhangers Significant points for Painters and paperhangers Training requirements for Painters and paperhangers Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |