Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $46,710 -4% vs national
Median hourly $22.46
10th percentile $31,930
90th percentile $58,690
Employed locally 130
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,930
    25th
    $38,450
    50th (median)
    $46,710
    75th
    $49,260
    90th
    $58,690

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 58% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 42% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,910
    Wisconsin $50,020
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $49,630
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,980
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,310
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $48,300

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,260
    Carpenters $47,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,480
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,760
    Electricians $47,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Painters, Construction and Maintenance make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Hilton Head Island, SC is $22.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.04 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries?

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $31,930 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,450.