Construction Painter Apprenticeship in New York
New York Wage Spread
Annual wages for Construction Painters in New York across all experience levels.
Construction Painter Apprenticeship in New York
At $56,020/yr, New York Construction Painters earn a meaningful premium over the $48,060 national average — 17% more without requiring a bachelor's degree.
New York pays modestly above the national Construction Painter median — $56,020 vs. $48,660, a 15% premium. Not a top-paying state, but above average.
The 3.8% projected growth rate for Construction Painters signals steady demand — not a boom, but reliable. 28,100 openings per year keep the pipeline of opportunities flowing.
As a major employer of Construction Painters (14,670 workers, 7.0% of the U.S. total), New York offers apprentices a deep labor market with diverse specialization opportunities after completing their program.
Expect a 3-year commitment for a Construction Painter apprenticeship: 6,000 hours of supervised field work alongside coursework in blueprint reading, building codes, and material estimation. Pay starts lower but scales up — most programs bump wages every six months.
With 823 sponsors on record, New York ranks among the top states for apprenticeship access. Whether through IBEW locals, contractor-run programs, or state-sponsored initiatives, entry points are plentiful.
The 10th-to-90th percentile gap for Construction Painters in New York ($35,480 to $96,350) covers $60,870. Moving up that curve comes from years on the job, foreman promotions, and contractor relationships.
Registered Apprenticeship Sponsors in New York
823 registered apprenticeship sponsors in New York. Contact directly for program availability and application details.
| Organization | City | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring Construction Company | Akron | — |
| Ae Rosen Electrical Co., Inc. | Albany | — |
| Albany Career Central | Albany | — |
| B.B.A. Inc. Dba Bonacquisti Brothers Construction | Albany | — |
| Best Paving & Sealcoating Inc | Albany | — |
| Boilermakers Northeastern Jac Local #5, Zone 197 | Albany | — |
| Bricklayers And Allied Craftworkers Lu #2 (Oswego) | Albany | — |
| Bricklayers And Allied Craftworkers Lu #2 (Utica) | Albany | — |
| Bricklayers-Allied Craftworkers Lu #2 (Albany) | Albany | — |
| Carver Construction, Inc. | Albany | — |
| Cek Rn Consulting, Inc | Albany | — |
| Colonie Mechanical Contractors, Inc | Albany | — |
| Comalli Group, Inc. | Albany | — |
| Crisafulli Mechanical Llc | Albany | — |
| E.W. Tompkinsco., Inc. | Albany | — |
| Empire State Marine Trades Association | Albany | — |
| Int'L Assoc Heat & Frost Insulators/Allied Workers | Albany | — |
| Loc. #35 Int'L Union Of Elevator Constructors Jatc | Albany | — |
| MTX Group Inc | Albany | — |
| New York State Apprenticeship Agency | Albany | — |
| New York State Department of Labor | Albany | — |
| New York State Department of Labor | Division of Employment and Workforce Solutions| Apprenticeship Office | Albany | — |
| New York State Office Of The State Comptroller | Albany | — |
| North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund | Albany | — |
| Nsh Usa Corporation | Albany | — |
| + 5 more sponsors in New York | ||