Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $58,360 +19.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.06
10th percentile $43,350
90th percentile $97,940
Employed locally 2,600
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,350
    25th
    $48,300
    50th (median)
    $58,360
    75th
    $76,080
    90th
    $97,940

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $63,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,910
    Carson City, NV $61,300
    Vallejo, CA $59,650
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,560
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,240

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $77,100
    Construction Laborers $60,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $98,800
    Electricians $75,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,800
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $81,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Sacramento, CA is $28.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Sacramento, CA is 19.9% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $43,350 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,300.