Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay range in Owensboro
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,290 or more. The middle half of painters, construction and maintenance in Owensboro earn between $36,740 and $54,260.
- $36K10th
- $37K25th
- $46KMedian
- $54K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,120 | $4,093 | $23.62 |
| Median | $45,590 | $3,799 | $21.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,740 | $3,062 | $17.66 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $54,260 | $4,522 | $26.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Owensboro vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Painters, construction and maintenance in Owensboro earn 4% less than the Kentucky average ($51,420) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($55,420). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $49,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro | $49,120 | $45,590 | $36,180 | $78,290 | 50 |
| 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 Owensboro
On the average salary of $49,120, a single filer in Owensboro takes home about $39,172 a year, or $3,264 a month and $1,507 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Owensboro's local income tax (1.78%).
Is Owensboro a good place for painters, construction and maintenance? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Owensboro area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.6), so the average $49,120 buys what about $55,434 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Owensboro ($44,960). A typical home costs $213,657, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in other Kentucky cities
Owensboro ranks 3rd of 5 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Louisville pays the most ($53,620).
- 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 Owensboro: questions
How much do painters, construction and maintenance make an hour in Owensboro?
$23.62 an hour on average, and $21.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level painters, construction and maintenance salary in Owensboro?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the painters, construction and maintenance take-home pay in Owensboro?
About $39,172 a year ($3,264 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,120. Includes Owensboro's local income tax (1.78%).
Do painters, construction and maintenance earn more in Owensboro than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Owensboro, KY (36980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.8%.
- 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 Owensboro's local income tax (1.78%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.70, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.70).
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