Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $45,520 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.89
10th percentile $36,790
90th percentile $62,050
Employed locally 920
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,790
    25th
    $38,670
    50th (median)
    $45,520
    75th
    $53,270
    90th
    $62,050

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 67% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 33% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $48,040
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $47,630
    Flagstaff, AZ $46,410
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $46,400
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $45,870
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $45,610

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,370
    Carpenters $47,720
    Electricians $56,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,100
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Tucson, AZ is $21.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Tucson, AZ is 6.5% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $36,790 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,670.