Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in South Central Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,770 -24.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.68
10th percentile $27,040
90th percentile $48,170
Employed locally 110
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,040
    25th
    $30,410
    50th (median)
    $36,770
    75th
    $44,330
    90th
    $48,170

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,890
    Carpenters $46,960
    Electricians $56,160
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Painters, Construction and Maintenance make per hour in South Central Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in South Central Tennessee is $17.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.08 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Tennessee above or below average for Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries?

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in South Central Tennessee is 24.4% 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 South Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $27,040 per year in South Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,410.