Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $64,880 or more. The middle half of painters, construction and maintenance in Louisville earn between $44,880 and $60,580.
- $38K10th
- $45K25th
- $49KMedian
- $61K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,620 | $4,468 | $25.78 |
| Median | $48,920 | $4,077 | $23.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,880 | $3,740 | $21.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,580 | $5,048 | $29.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Painters, construction and maintenance in Louisville earn 4% more than the Kentucky average ($51,420) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($55,420). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $49,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $53,620 | $48,920 | $37,980 | $64,880 | 590 |
| Kentucky | $51,420 | $48,110 | $35,900 | $64,720 | 1,390 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $53,620, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $42,325 a year, or $3,527 a month and $1,628 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $43,685 | $3,640 |
| Working in KY | $42,325 | $3,527 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for painters, construction and maintenance? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $53,620 buys what about $57,610 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 5 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$53,620
- Lexington$50,630
- Owensboro$49,120
- Paducah$46,300
- Bowling Green$45,330
All Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries in Kentucky
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 Louisville: questions
How much do painters, construction and maintenance make an hour in Louisville?
$25.78 an hour on average, and $23.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level painters, construction and maintenance salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the painters, construction and maintenance take-home pay in Louisville?
About $42,325 a year ($3,527 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,620. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do painters, construction and maintenance earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.59, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.59).
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