Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $71,950 or more. The middle half of painters, construction and maintenance in Jackson earn between $40,940 and $58,710.
- $37K10th
- $41K25th
- $45KMedian
- $59K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,100 | $4,175 | $24.09 |
| Median | $45,130 | $3,761 | $21.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,940 | $3,412 | $19.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,710 | $4,892 | $28.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Jackson vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Painters, construction and maintenance in Jackson earn 8% more than the Mississippi average ($46,450) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($55,420). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $49,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $50,100 | $45,130 | $36,920 | $71,950 | 190 |
| Mississippi | $46,450 | $44,800 | $34,530 | $64,720 | 1,060 |
| United States | $55,420 | $49,400 | $37,440 | $78,810 | 225,190 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary after taxes in Jackson
On the average salary of $50,100, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $41,163 a year, or $3,430 a month and $1,583 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Jackson a good place for painters, construction and maintenance? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $50,100 buys what about $56,262 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($42,850). A typical home costs $215,136, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in other Mississippi cities
Jackson ranks 1st of 3 Mississippi metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Jackson$50,100
- Gulfport$47,750
- Hattiesburg$43,170
All Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries in Mississippi
Highest-paying cities for painters, construction and maintenance
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($76,180).
- Kahului, HI$76,180
- Champaign, IL$73,490
- Rockford, IL$72,850
- Chicago, IL$70,720
- Honolulu, HI$70,560
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Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Jackson: questions
How much do painters, construction and maintenance make an hour in Jackson?
$24.09 an hour on average, and $21.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level painters, construction and maintenance salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,940, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the painters, construction and maintenance take-home pay in Jackson?
About $41,163 a year ($3,430 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,100.
Do painters, construction and maintenance earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($55,420).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2141; area Jackson, MS (27140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.49, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.49).
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