Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $42,480 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.42
10th percentile $35,520
90th percentile $50,100
Employed locally 70
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,520
    25th
    $37,000
    50th (median)
    $42,480
    75th
    $45,340
    90th
    $50,100

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 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
    Warner Robins, GA $62,300
    Albany, GA $60,360
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $57,350
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $50,570
    Sheboygan, WI $49,920
    Michigan $49,360

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,490
    Electricians $58,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,230
    Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $50,380
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $42,440
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Athens, GA is $20.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Athens, GA is 12.7% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $35,520 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,000.