Construction Painter Apprenticeship in New York

Wages, programs & career outlook
NY Median Salary
$56,020/yr
+15% vs. national
National Median
$48,660/yr
NY Employment
14,670
Construction Painters employed
NY Sponsors
823
Registered programs

New York Wage Spread

Annual wages for Construction Painters in New York across all experience levels.

10th %ile
$35,480
25th %ile
$45,810
Median
$56,020
75th %ile
$62,680
90th %ile
$96,350

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Construction Painter salary in New York?
The median annual wage for Construction Painters in New York is $56,020 as of May 2024. Wages range from $35,480 at the 10th percentile to $96,350 at the 90th percentile.
What is the length of a Construction Painter apprenticeship program?
The standard Construction Painter apprenticeship is 3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom education. Some programs offer accelerated paths for candidates with prior experience.
What's the difference between a Construction Painter apprenticeship and trade school?
An apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn over 3 years with no tuition cost. Trade school is faster (6-24 months) but costs money upfront. Both can lead to the same journeyman credential.
Are Construction Painter jobs growing?
Demand for Construction Painters is steady, with 3.8% projected growth through 2034. An aging workforce creates replacement openings even in slower-growth scenarios.
How do I find a Construction Painter apprenticeship in New York?
There are 823 registered apprenticeship sponsors in New York. Start with your local IBEW, UA, or trade union office. You can also check apprenticeship.gov for listings and contact sponsors directly.
Do Construction Painter apprentices get paid during training?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In New York, a first-year Construction Painter apprentice might earn around $28,010/yr (roughly half the $56,020 journeyman median), with scheduled raises throughout the 3-year program.

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.