Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $47,020 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.60
10th percentile $36,510
90th percentile $66,080
Employed locally 160
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,510
    25th
    $40,230
    50th (median)
    $47,020
    75th
    $49,130
    90th
    $66,080

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 69% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 31% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $65,830
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $49,990
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $49,450
    Kansas City, MO-KS $48,730
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $46,690
    Jacksonville, FL $46,650

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,560
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,060
    Electricians $61,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $73,790
    Carpenters $51,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Topeka, KS is $22.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Topeka, KS is 3.4% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $36,510 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,230.