Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $48,590 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.36
10th percentile $31,810
90th percentile $73,250
Employed locally 60
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,810
    25th
    $37,830
    50th (median)
    $48,590
    75th
    $69,930
    90th
    $73,250

    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 Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $60,650
    Highway Maintenance Workers $57,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $90,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $78,770
    Electricians $94,110
    Carpenters $67,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in South Illinois is $23.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in South Illinois is 0.1% 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 Illinois?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $31,810 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,830.