Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $41,140 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.78
10th percentile $32,060
90th percentile $57,220
Employed locally 150
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,060
    25th
    $36,970
    50th (median)
    $41,140
    75th
    $46,600
    90th
    $57,220

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 62% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 38% 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 Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,150
    Electricians $50,110
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,310
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,680
    Carpenters $46,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Amarillo, TX is $19.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Amarillo, TX is 15.5% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $32,060 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,970.