Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Muncie, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muncie, IN

Median annual salary $49,400 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.75
10th percentile $34,320
90th percentile $64,790
Employed locally 40
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,320
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $49,400
    75th
    $64,790
    90th
    $64,790

    Muncie economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 87% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 13% 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 Muncie, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,820
    Carpenters $48,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,310
    Electricians $62,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,840
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Muncie, IN is $23.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Muncie, IN is 1.5% 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 Muncie?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $34,320 per year in Muncie, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.