Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,240 or more. The middle half of painters, construction and maintenance in Memphis earn between $37,290 and $46,920.
- $37K10th
- $37K25th
- $45KMedian
- $47K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,500 | $3,792 | $21.88 |
| Median | $44,620 | $3,718 | $21.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,290 | $3,108 | $17.93 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,920 | $3,910 | $22.56 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Painters, construction and maintenance in Memphis earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($44,590) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($55,420). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $49,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $45,500 | $44,620 | $36,640 | $63,240 | 590 |
| Tennessee | $44,590 | $43,230 | $35,110 | $61,030 | 3,040 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $45,500, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $38,739 a year, or $3,228 a month and $1,490 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $38,739 | $3,228 |
| Working in MS | $37,651 | $3,138 |
| Working in AR | $37,543 | $3,129 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for painters, construction and maintenance? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $45,500 buys what about $49,360 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 3rd of 10 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Chattanooga pays the most ($48,880).
- Chattanooga$48,880
- Nashville$46,380
- Memphis$45,500
- Jackson$45,040
- Kingsport$43,730
- Johnson City$43,720
- Knoxville$43,370
- Clarksville$43,230
- Cleveland$41,900
- Morristown$40,640
All Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries in Tennessee
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 Memphis: questions
How much do painters, construction and maintenance make an hour in Memphis?
$21.87 an hour on average, and $21.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level painters, construction and maintenance salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the painters, construction and maintenance take-home pay in Memphis?
About $38,739 a year ($3,228 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,500. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do painters, construction and maintenance earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.67, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.67).
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