Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,050 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.62
10th percentile $32,610
90th percentile $77,860
Employed locally 440
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,610
    25th
    $35,600
    50th (median)
    $47,050
    75th
    $56,910
    90th
    $77,860

    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 North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,430
    Electricians $50,870
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $45,560
    Carpenters $44,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Painters, Construction and Maintenance make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Eastern North Carolina is $22.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.93 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries?

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Eastern North Carolina is 3.3% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $32,610 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,600.