Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $45,660 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.95
10th percentile $28,320
90th percentile $58,250
Employed locally 960
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,320
    25th
    $36,520
    50th (median)
    $45,660
    75th
    $49,980
    90th
    $58,250

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 55% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 45% 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
    Warner Robins, GA $62,300
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,230
    Minnesota $60,900
    New Jersey $60,290
    Vineland, NJ $59,710
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $59,430

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$50,780
    Construction Laborers$47,900
    Electricians$61,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80,110
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$80,110
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$49,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Omaha, NE-IA is $21.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 6.2% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $28,320 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,520.