Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $38,280 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.41
10th percentile $31,610
90th percentile $48,740
Employed locally 150
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,610
    25th
    $36,850
    50th (median)
    $38,280
    75th
    $42,690
    90th
    $48,740

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 53% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 47% 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
    Midland, TX $48,570
    Texarkana, TX-AR $46,990
    Odessa, TX $45,690
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,430
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $44,980
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $44,550

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,470
    Electricians $49,300
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,580
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,050
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $53,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Tyler, TX is $18.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Tyler, TX is 21.3% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $31,610 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,850.