Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay range in Wilmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,300 or more. The middle half of painters, construction and maintenance in Wilmington earn between $34,870 and $47,790.
- $28K10th
- $35K25th
- $43KMedian
- $48K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,540 | $3,462 | $19.97 |
| Median | $42,850 | $3,571 | $20.60 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,870 | $2,906 | $16.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,790 | $3,982 | $22.98 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Wilmington vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Painters, construction and maintenance in Wilmington earn 7% less than the North Carolina average ($44,900) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($55,420). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $49,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $41,540 | $42,850 | $27,930 | $56,300 | 220 |
| North Carolina | $44,900 | $44,110 | $33,410 | $58,300 | 5,220 |
| 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 Wilmington
On the average salary of $41,540, a single filer in Wilmington takes home about $34,409 a year, or $2,867 a month and $1,323 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wilmington a good place for painters, construction and maintenance? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wilmington area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.4), so the average $41,540 buys what about $43,081 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Wilmington ($45,800). A typical home costs $446,210, or 10.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in other North Carolina cities
Wilmington ranks 11th of 15 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($47,630).
- Durham$47,630
- Raleigh$45,990
- Charlotte$45,410
- Pinehurst$45,000
- Asheville$44,720
- Rocky Mount$43,390
- Fayetteville$43,330
- Greensboro$43,020
- Jacksonville$42,050
- Wilmington$41,540
All Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries in North Carolina
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 Wilmington: questions
How much do painters, construction and maintenance make an hour in Wilmington?
$19.97 an hour on average, and $20.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level painters, construction and maintenance salary in Wilmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,870, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the painters, construction and maintenance take-home pay in Wilmington?
About $34,409 a year ($2,867 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,540.
Do painters, construction and maintenance earn more in Wilmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% 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 Wilmington, NC (48900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.9%.
- 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 0.79, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.79).
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