Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $57,350 +17.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.57
10th percentile $34,070
90th percentile $65,170
Employed locally 50
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,070
    25th
    $46,080
    50th (median)
    $57,350
    75th
    $64,110
    90th
    $65,170

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 81% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 19% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $63,140
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $62,750
    Illinois $62,390
    Warner Robins, GA $62,300
    Springfield, IL $62,170
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,230

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $58,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $79,660
    Electricians $63,110
    Highway Maintenance Workers $47,300
    Carpenters $60,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Michigan City, IN is $27.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Michigan City, IN is 17.9% above 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $34,070 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,080.