Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $41,830 -14% vs national
Median hourly $20.11
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $47,160
Employed locally 60
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,410
    50th (median)
    $41,830
    75th
    $46,990
    90th
    $47,160

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 65% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 35% 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
    Vallejo, CA $59,650
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,240
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $57,370
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $56,510
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,270
    Nevada $52,300

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,600
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,700
    Carpenters $46,450
    Electricians $58,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Blacksburg, VA is $20.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Blacksburg, VA is 14% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,410.