Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $48,530 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.33
10th percentile $39,130
90th percentile $56,630
Employed locally 40
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,130
    25th
    $45,470
    50th (median)
    $48,530
    75th
    $50,020
    90th
    $56,630

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 72% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 28% 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
    Portland-South Portland, ME $61,540
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $61,510
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $58,460

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $75,990
    Construction Laborers $45,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,580
    Carpenters $55,120
    Roofers $50,560
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Lewiston, ME is $23.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Lewiston, ME is 0.3% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $39,130 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,470.