Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $46,860 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.53
10th percentile $32,860
90th percentile $70,400
Employed locally 120
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,860
    25th
    $38,500
    50th (median)
    $46,860
    75th
    $58,020
    90th
    $70,400

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 76% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 24% 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
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $79,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,230
    Napa, CA $59,190
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $57,660
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,810
    York-Hanover, PA $54,480

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $56,540
    Construction Laborers $45,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,840
    Electricians $64,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,160
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Erie, PA is $22.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Erie, PA is 3.7% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $32,860 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,500.