Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $44,980 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.63
10th percentile $37,210
90th percentile $55,580
Employed locally 5,550
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,210
    25th
    $39,700
    50th (median)
    $44,980
    75th
    $48,420
    90th
    $55,580

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 56% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 44% 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
    Midland, TX $48,570
    Texarkana, TX-AR $46,990
    Odessa, TX $45,690
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,430
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $44,550
    Victoria, TX $43,940

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,150
    Electricians $59,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,230
    Carpenters $48,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Houston, TX is $21.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Houston, TX is 7.6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $37,210 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,700.