Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary
in Wilmington, NC
- Middle 50%
- $34,870–$47,790
- vs U.S. median
- -13%
- Metro rank
- #187 of 201
Painters, Construction and Maintenance in the Wilmington, NC metro earn a median of $42,850 a year, based on BLS estimates for 220 jobs (May 2025). That is 13% below the U.S. median of $49,400 and 3% below the NC statewide median of $44,110. It ranks #187 of 201 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE220 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in other NC metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $46,520 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $45,360 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $44,900 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $44,190 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $43,470 |
| Asheville, NC | $42,970 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $41,870 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $37,950 |
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What is the average Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Wilmington?
The BLS median is $42,850 a year (May 2025). Half of the 220 jobs pay between $34,870 and $47,790. The 10th percentile is $27,930 and the 90th is $56,300.
Is Wilmington a high-paying metro for Painters, Construction and Maintenance?
That is 13% below the U.S. median of $49,400 and 3% below the NC statewide median of $44,110. It ranks #187 of 201 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Painters, Construction and Maintenance make an hour in Wilmington?
About $20.60 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $42,850 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $16.76–$22.98 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.