Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in South Florida

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

Median annual salary $46,510 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.36
10th percentile $35,250
90th percentile $57,780
Employed locally 220
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,250
    25th
    $38,000
    50th (median)
    $46,510
    75th
    $48,800
    90th
    $57,780

    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 Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,110
    Carpenters $50,160
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,530
    Electricians $51,810
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in South Florida is $22.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in South Florida is 4.4% 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 Florida?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $35,250 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,000.