Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $52,380 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.18
10th percentile $37,830
90th percentile $69,090
Employed locally 250
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,830
    25th
    $44,170
    50th (median)
    $52,380
    75th
    $60,040
    90th
    $69,090

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 66% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 34% 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 Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $82,450
    Carpenters $55,250
    Electricians $70,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $68,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Harrisburg, PA is $25.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Harrisburg, PA is 7.6% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $37,830 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,170.