Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $48,290 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.22
10th percentile $36,990
90th percentile $63,370
Employed locally 60
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,990
    25th
    $38,960
    50th (median)
    $48,290
    75th
    $59,200
    90th
    $63,370

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 68% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 32% 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
    Peoria, IL $62,600
    District of Columbia $59,810
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $58,580
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $58,400
    California $57,450
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,810

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,910
    Carpenters $57,170
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,540
    Electricians $64,360
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Ames, IA is $23.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Ames, IA is 0.8% 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 Ames?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $36,990 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,960.