Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Maine

$22,915 $74,366
10th pct Median: $43,236 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$22,915
25th Percentile$31,130
50th (Median)$43,236
75th Percentile$59,666
90th (Top Earners)$74,366
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Maine median salary of $43,236 for Painters, Construction and Maintenance has the purchasing power of approximately $38,846 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Maine's higher cost of living (COL index: 111.3) 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 Maine?
Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Maine earn a median annual salary of $43,236 per year ($20.79/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $46,490.
Is Maine a good state for Painters, Construction and Maintenance?
Maine pays slightly below the national average for painters, construction and maintenance. Cost of living in Maine is higher average (COL index: 111.3).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Maine?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 111.3 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $43,236 salary in Maine has the purchasing power of approximately $38,846 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Maine reduce real purchasing power.
How does Maine 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 Maine

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $308,946
2 Radiologists $288,226
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $284,785
4 Neurologists $274,908
5 Surgeons, All Other $273,904
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $252,848
7 Psychiatrists $232,312
8 Physicians, Pathologists $226,846
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Maine

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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