Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,050 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.66
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $60,430
Employed locally 140
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $37,090
    50th (median)
    $45,050
    75th
    $57,260
    90th
    $60,430

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $69,720
    Highway Maintenance Workers $57,080
    Carpenters $47,580
    Electricians $63,850
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Painters, Construction and Maintenance make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Southeast Iowa is $21.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.19 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries?

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Southeast Iowa is 7.4% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,090.