Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $37,180 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.88
10th percentile $30,950
90th percentile $47,680
Employed locally 140
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,950
    25th
    $35,530
    50th (median)
    $37,180
    75th
    $45,140
    90th
    $47,680

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 60% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 40% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $44,980
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $44,550

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,130
    Electricians $47,380
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,460
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $45,770
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $43,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Lubbock, TX is $17.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Lubbock, TX is 23.6% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $30,950 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,530.