Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,670 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.48
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $83,620
Employed locally 70
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $36,440
    50th (median)
    $44,670
    75th
    $53,650
    90th
    $83,620

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $57,630
    Electricians $76,260
    Carpenters $62,660
    Highway Maintenance Workers $53,430
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Northwest Illinois is $21.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Northwest Illinois is 8.2% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,440.