Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $38,010 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.27
10th percentile $29,710
90th percentile $46,780
Employed locally 240
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,710
    25th
    $36,510
    50th (median)
    $38,010
    75th
    $44,720
    90th
    $46,780

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 56% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 44% 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
    Vallejo, CA $59,650
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,240
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $57,370
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $56,510
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,270
    Nevada $52,300

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,110
    Electricians $56,840
    Carpenters $46,400
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,190
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Roanoke, VA is $18.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Roanoke, VA is 21.9% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $29,710 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,510.