Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $48,190 -1% vs national
Median hourly $23.17
10th percentile $38,040
90th percentile $68,410
Employed locally 70
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,040
    25th
    $44,960
    50th (median)
    $48,190
    75th
    $60,160
    90th
    $68,410

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 73% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 27% 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
    Bozeman, MT $52,660
    Billings, MT $49,300
    Binghamton, NY $48,030
    Missoula, MT $47,490
    Helena, MT $46,390
    Sumter, SC $37,440

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,750
    Carpenters $55,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,990
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $76,170
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,910
    Electricians $74,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Great Falls, MT is $23.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Great Falls, MT 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $38,040 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,960.