Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $43,490 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.91
10th percentile $34,860
90th percentile $54,990
Employed locally 890
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,860
    25th
    $37,820
    50th (median)
    $43,490
    75th
    $48,000
    90th
    $54,990

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 59% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 41% 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
    Midland, TX $48,570
    Texarkana, TX-AR $46,990
    Odessa, TX $45,690
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,430
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $44,980
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $44,550

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,770
    Electricians $52,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,530
    Carpenters $47,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in San Antonio, TX is $20.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in San Antonio, TX is 10.6% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $34,860 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,820.