Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $48,170 -1% vs national
Median hourly $23.16
10th percentile $32,150
90th percentile $53,700
Employed locally 50
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,150
    25th
    $37,730
    50th (median)
    $48,170
    75th
    $52,990
    90th
    $53,700

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 62% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 38% 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
    Warner Robins, GA $62,300
    Albany, GA $60,360
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $57,350
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $50,570
    Sheboygan, WI $49,920
    Michigan $49,360

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $44,670
    Electricians $57,010
    Carpenters $47,270
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Gainesville, GA is $23.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Gainesville, GA is 1% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $32,150 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,730.