Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $47,210 -3% vs national
Median hourly $22.70
10th percentile $36,960
90th percentile $62,580
Employed locally 280
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,960
    25th
    $39,940
    50th (median)
    $47,210
    75th
    $57,800
    90th
    $62,580

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 61% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 39% 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 Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $48,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,760
    Construction Laborers $47,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,680
    Carpenters $57,510
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Cedar Rapids, IA is $22.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 3% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $36,960 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,940.