Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Fairbanks, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fairbanks-College, AK

Median annual salary $65,830 +35.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.65
10th percentile $45,990
90th percentile $93,600
Employed locally 60
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,990
    25th
    $53,430
    50th (median)
    $65,830
    75th
    $81,730
    90th
    $93,600

    Fairbanks economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 78% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 22% 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
    Rockford, IL $65,730

    Nearby metros — Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $64,580
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,910
    North Dakota $57,390
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $55,820
    Akron, OH $52,900
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $50,220

    Related occupations in Fairbanks, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$75,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$100,410
    Construction Laborers$61,740
    Carpenters$83,120
    Electricians$93,710
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$83,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Fairbanks, AK is $31.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Fairbanks, AK is 35.3% above 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 Fairbanks?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $45,990 per year in Fairbanks, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,430.