Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $37,380 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.97
10th percentile $32,600
90th percentile $47,740
Employed locally 110
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,600
    25th
    $37,380
    50th (median)
    $37,380
    75th
    $42,530
    90th
    $47,740

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 56% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Painters, Construction and Maintenance

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $79,960
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $72,970
    Hawaii $67,620
    Urban Honolulu, HI $66,610
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $66,290
    Fairbanks-College, AK $65,830

    Nearby metros — Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $48,570
    Texarkana, TX-AR $46,990
    Odessa, TX $45,690
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,430
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $44,980
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $44,550

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,940
    Electricians $47,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,160
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,210
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $39,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Painters, Construction and Maintenance make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Abilene, TX is $17.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.48 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries?

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Abilene, TX is 23.2% below the national median of $48,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Abilene?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $32,600 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,380.