Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Northern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,350 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.29
10th percentile $31,000
90th percentile $50,030
Employed locally 30
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,000
    25th
    $41,810
    50th (median)
    $46,350
    75th
    $48,530
    90th
    $50,030

    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

    Related occupations in Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $68,180
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,170
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $66,550
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $51,080
    Electricians $57,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Painters, Construction and Maintenance make per hour in Northern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Northern New Mexico is $22.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.67 or more per hour.

    Is Northern New Mexico above or below average for Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries?

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Northern New Mexico is 4.7% 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 Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $31,000 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,810.