Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $47,050 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.62
10th percentile $37,610
90th percentile $61,360
Employed locally 110
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,610
    25th
    $41,240
    50th (median)
    $47,050
    75th
    $52,740
    90th
    $61,360

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 63% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 37% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $66,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $64,220
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $62,750
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $58,460
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $58,400
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $56,510

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,320
    Carpenters $50,240
    Electricians $60,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,910
    Roofers $44,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Santa Fe, NM is $22.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Santa Fe, NM is 3.3% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $37,610 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,240.