Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $42,740 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.55
10th percentile $32,060
90th percentile $52,590
Employed locally 60
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,060
    25th
    $37,480
    50th (median)
    $42,740
    75th
    $45,380
    90th
    $52,590

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 74% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 26% 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
    Warner Robins, GA $62,300
    Albany, GA $60,360
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $57,350
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $50,570
    Sheboygan, WI $49,920
    Michigan $49,360

    Related occupations in Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,790
    Electricians $51,490
    Construction Laborers $36,750
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $44,150
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,880
    Helpers--Electricians $37,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Macon, GA is $20.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Macon, GA is 12.2% 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $32,060 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,480.