Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $47,490 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.83
10th percentile $34,210
90th percentile $60,450
Employed locally 100
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,210
    25th
    $41,080
    50th (median)
    $47,490
    75th
    $55,600
    90th
    $60,450

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 67% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 33% 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
    Bozeman, MT $52,660
    Billings, MT $49,300
    Great Falls, MT $48,190
    Binghamton, NY $48,030
    Helena, MT $46,390
    Sumter, SC $37,440

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$48,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,890
    Carpenters$57,870
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$62,800
    Electricians$73,010
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$78,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Missoula, MT is $22.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Missoula, MT is 2.4% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $34,210 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,080.