Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $45,480 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.87
10th percentile $36,970
90th percentile $71,660
Employed locally 150
National median $48,660

Compare Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Las Cruces, NM stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Painters, Construction and Maintenance
in
Las Cruces, NM
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,970
    25th
    $37,580
    50th (median)
    $45,480
    75th
    $46,760
    90th
    $71,660

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 82% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 18% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $66,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $64,220
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $62,750
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $58,460
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $58,400
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $56,510

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $59,370
    Electricians $52,530
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,420
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $53,420
    Carpenters $44,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Las Cruces, NM is $21.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Las Cruces, NM is 6.5% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $36,970 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,580.