The salary statistics of painters, construction and maintenance in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare painters, construction and maintenance salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $28,290 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,910 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $45,440 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $60,230 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $73,980 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for painters, construction and maintenance in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) painters, construction and maintenance is $73,980. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $45,440. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid painters, construction and maintenance is $28,290.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of painters, construction and maintenance in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $45,440 | 5.37% | -1.96% |
| 2017 | $43,000 | 2.65% | - |
| 2016 | $41,860 | 6.19% | - |
| 2015 | $39,270 | -4.76% | - |
| 2014 | $41,140 | -2.04% | - |
| 2013 | $41,980 | -10.36% | - |
| 2012 | $46,330 | - | - |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].