Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $47,310 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.75
10th percentile $37,830
90th percentile $58,760
Employed locally 1,360
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,830
    25th
    $39,130
    50th (median)
    $47,310
    75th
    $54,440
    90th
    $58,760

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 50% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 50% 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
    Portland-South Portland, ME $61,540
    Duluth, MN-WI $59,280
    Connecticut $53,610
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $53,430
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $50,350
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $49,230

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,220
    Carpenters $59,410
    Electricians $63,430
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,090
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Painters, Construction and Maintenance make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Salt Lake City, UT is $22.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.62 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries?

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 2.8% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $37,830 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,130.