Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,590 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.92
10th percentile $30,790
90th percentile $48,250
Employed locally 30
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,790
    25th
    $38,620
    50th (median)
    $45,590
    75th
    $45,590
    90th
    $48,250

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $33,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $40,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,430
    Highway Maintenance Workers $34,290
    Electricians $59,340
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Painters, Construction and Maintenance make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Southwest Alabama is $21.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.20 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries?

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Southwest Alabama is 6.3% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $30,790 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,620.