Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary
in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
- Middle 50%
- $38,730–$57,550
- vs U.S. median
- -5%
- Metro rank
- #133 of 201
Painters, Construction and Maintenance in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro earn a median of $47,110 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,610 jobs (May 2025). That is 5% below the U.S. median of $49,400 and 1% below the VA statewide median of $47,470. It ranks #133 of 201 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,610 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in other VA metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | $47,670 |
| Roanoke, VA | $45,030 |
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Questions
What is the average Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Virginia Beach?
The BLS median is $47,110 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,610 jobs pay between $38,730 and $57,550. The 10th percentile is $34,850 and the 90th is $72,050.
Is Virginia Beach a high-paying metro for Painters, Construction and Maintenance?
That is 5% below the U.S. median of $49,400 and 1% below the VA statewide median of $47,470. It ranks #133 of 201 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Painters, Construction and Maintenance make an hour in Virginia Beach?
About $22.65 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $47,110 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $18.62–$27.67 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.