Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Massachusetts
$64,080avg. a year
$30.81 an hour · 4,430 employed
Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Massachusetts earn an average of $64,080 a year. That is $8,660 (16%) more than the U.S. average of $55,420. The best-paying metro area is Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $64,910.
$57,510Median pay
$30.81Average hourly
+10%Avg. pay since 2020
#5Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Massachusetts metro areas
Average pay for painters, construction and maintenance by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
13,220 jobs
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
$64,910
$31.21 an hour
2300 jobs
Worcester, MA
$57,930
$27.85 an hour
3250 jobs
Barnstable Town, MA
$56,400
$27.11 an hour
460 jobs
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA
$56,310
$27.07 an hour
5180 jobs
Springfield, MA
$55,570
$26.72 an hour
690 jobs
Pittsfield, MA
$55,450
$26.66 an hour
71,370 jobs
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
$49,870
$23.97 an hour
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Updated every yearNew figures each spring when BLS releases them. This site uses May 2025 data.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Massachusetts, charted
Pay over time
Massachusetts, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Massachusetts painters, construction and maintenance work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Massachusetts vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $55,420 | $26.64 |
| Massachusetts | $64,080 | $30.81 |
| New York | $68,070 | $32.72 |
| Connecticut | $63,500 | $30.53 |
| Vermont | $54,890 | $26.39 |
| New Hampshire | $52,730 | $25.35 |
| Rhode Island | $48,150 | $23.15 |
Related jobs in Massachusetts
- Construction Laborers$70,830
- Electricians$81,560
- Carpenters$79,680
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$84,730
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$90,410
- Roofers$72,990
Average pay, Massachusetts, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do painters, construction and maintenance make in Massachusetts?
The average is $64,080 a year, and the median is $57,510. That is $8,660 (16%) more than the U.S. average of $55,420.
What is the hourly wage in Massachusetts?
$30.81 an hour on average; the median is $27.65.
Where in Massachusetts do they earn the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($64,910), followed by Worcester, MA ($57,930). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Providence-Warwick, RI-MA ($49,870).
How does Massachusetts rank?
Massachusetts ranks #5 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 47-2141. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national painters, construction and maintenance page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.