The salary statistics and trend of painting, coating, and decorating workers in the industry of building finishing contractors are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare painting, coating, and decorating worker salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $22,740 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $28,830 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $35,920 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $45,110 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $51,670 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for painting, coating, and decorating workers in the industry of building finishing contractors. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) painting, coating, and decorating workers is $51,670. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $35,920. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent painting, coating, and decorating workers is $22,740.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of painting, coating, and decorating workers in the industry of Building Finishing Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $35,920 | -1.17% | 17.20% |
| 2016 | $36,340 | -2.83% | - |
| 2015 | $37,370 | 1.36% | - |
| 2014 | $36,860 | -20.56% | - |
| 2013 | $44,440 | 33.08% | - |
| 2012 | $29,740 | - | - |
The average salaries of painting, coating, and decorating workers in seven industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of painting, coating, and decorating workers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | |
| Construction of Buildings | |
| Building Finishing Contractors | |
| Painting and Wall Covering Contractors | |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | |
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