Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $43,470 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.90
10th percentile $35,350
90th percentile $63,000
Employed locally 80
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,350
    25th
    $36,330
    50th (median)
    $43,470
    75th
    $59,680
    90th
    $63,000

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,010
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,870
    Carpenters $46,090
    Highway Maintenance Workers $42,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,260
    Electricians $51,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Southwest Missouri is $20.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Southwest Missouri is 10.7% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $35,350 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,330.