Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,480 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.35
10th percentile $38,090
90th percentile $75,730
Employed locally 100
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,090
    25th
    $43,360
    50th (median)
    $46,480
    75th
    $59,590
    90th
    $75,730

    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

    Related occupations in Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $51,730
    Electricians $76,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,720
    Carpenters $64,180
    Highway Maintenance Workers $62,700
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $72,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Connecticut is $22.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Connecticut is 4.5% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $38,090 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,360.