Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $40,190 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.32
10th percentile $32,400
90th percentile $50,760
Employed locally 90
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,400
    25th
    $36,210
    50th (median)
    $40,190
    75th
    $45,420
    90th
    $50,760

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 67% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 33% 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
    Anchorage, AK $64,580
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,910
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $59,960
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $56,510
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $54,580
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,610

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $52,620
    Construction Laborers $39,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,150
    Carpenters $41,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Hickory, NC is $19.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Hickory, NC is 17.4% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $32,400 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,210.