Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $35,870 -26.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.24
10th percentile $28,470
90th percentile $50,180
Employed locally 250
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,470
    25th
    $32,060
    50th (median)
    $35,870
    75th
    $43,750
    90th
    $50,180

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 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
    Midland, TX $48,570
    Texarkana, TX-AR $46,990
    Odessa, TX $45,690
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,430
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $44,980
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $44,550

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $34,960
    Electricians $46,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,500
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $44,480
    Carpenters $39,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in El Paso, TX is $17.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in El Paso, TX is 26.3% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $28,470 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,060.