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Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Puerto Rico

Thinking about a career as a Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Puerto Rico? Below are the key facts. Paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. May remove old paint to prepare surface prior to painting. May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency. Excludes “Paperhangers” (47-2142).

What do Painters, Construction and Maintenance Make in Puerto Rico?

For painters, construction and maintenance working in Puerto Rico, the median annual wage is $23,530 per year (or about $11.31/hour).Annual wages span from $20,280 at the 10th percentile to $41,590 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$20,280	$9.75
25th percentile	$21,410	$10.29
Median (50th)	$23,530	$11.31
75th percentile	$35,350	$17.00
90th percentile	$41,590	$20.00

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in Puerto Rico compared to the national average — is 0.37, indicating fewer painters, construction and maintenance per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, painters, construction and maintenance earn a median of $77,350 per year ($37.19/hour), below the Puerto Rico median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 678,452 painters, construction and maintenance in the U.S.. In Puerto Rico alone, approximately 510 people work in this role. That’s below the typical state, which employs around 2,060 painters, construction and maintenance.

Top Puerto Rico Metros for Painters, Construction and Maintenance

The largest metro-area employers of painters, construction and maintenance in Puerto Rico.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR	360	$24,380
Aguadilla, PR	30	$31,790
Ponce, PR	30	$32,610

Top States for Painters, Construction and Maintenance Employment

The table below shows the states where the most painters, construction and maintenance work.

State	Number Employed
California	37,780
Florida	20,910
Texas	18,700
New York	14,670
Washington	8,820
Arizona	6,780
Illinois	6,700
Pennsylvania	6,110
Ohio	6,050
Virginia	5,300
Michigan	4,930
Massachusetts	4,830
Oregon	4,780
North Carolina	4,340
New Jersey	4,230
Missouri	4,210
Louisiana	4,050
Colorado	3,700
Tennessee	3,630
Indiana	3,570

Highest-Paying States for Painters, Construction and Maintenance

The highest-paying states for painters, construction and maintenance.

State	Annual Median Salary
Hawaii	$67,620
Alaska	$65,610
Illinois	$62,390
Minnesota	$60,900
New Jersey	$60,290
District of Columbia	$59,810
Washington	$58,520
California	$57,450
North Dakota	$57,390
Maine	$56,270

Skills

The most important painters, construction and maintenance skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Top abilities for painters, construction and maintenance, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
• Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
• Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
• Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
• Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
• Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.
• Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.
• Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
• Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.
• Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.
• Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.
• Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering, or faux finishing.

Work Activities

• Performing General Physical Activities
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Developing Objectives and Strategies
• Training and Teaching Others
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Getting Information
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Handling and Moving Objects
• Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

• Building Management & Inspection

Related Careers

Careers similar to painters, construction and maintenance include:

• Brickmasons and Blockmasons
• Carpenters
• Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
• Tile and Stone Setters
• Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
• Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

Also Known As

Architectural Coating Finisher, Bitumastic Applier, Bridge Painter, Brush Painter, Building Painter, Building Trades Painter, Calciminer, Caulker, Colored Liquid Plastic Applier, Commercial Painter, Construction Painter, Drywall Sprayer, Exterior Painter, Facilities Painter, Filler.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 47-2141.00