Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $42,820 -12% vs national
Median hourly $20.59
10th percentile $29,430
90th percentile $61,350
Employed locally 40
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,430
    25th
    $32,610
    50th (median)
    $42,820
    75th
    $47,480
    90th
    $61,350

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 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
    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 Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $34,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $58,870
    Electricians $46,950
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,720
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $41,810
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $43,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Wichita Falls, TX is $20.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Wichita Falls, TX is 12% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $29,430 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,610.