Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $58,580 +20.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.16
10th percentile $39,060
90th percentile $81,950
Employed locally 270
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,060
    25th
    $45,250
    50th (median)
    $58,580
    75th
    $64,330
    90th
    $81,950

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 62% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 38% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $72,970
    Hawaii $67,620
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $64,220
    Warner Robins, GA $62,300
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $61,510
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,560

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $53,350
    Carpenters $66,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $94,240
    Electricians $85,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,070
    Roofers $56,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Olympia, WA is $28.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Olympia, WA is 20.4% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $39,060 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,250.