Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,430 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.84
10th percentile $36,290
90th percentile $49,920
Employed locally 110
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,290
    25th
    $41,080
    50th (median)
    $45,430
    75th
    $46,860
    90th
    $49,920

    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 Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$37,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,360
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$45,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$71,100
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$57,390
    Electricians$56,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Painters, Construction and Maintenance make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Eastern New Mexico is $21.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.71 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries?

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Eastern New Mexico is 6.6% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $36,290 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,080.