Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay range in Florence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,850 or more. The middle half of painters, construction and maintenance in Florence earn between $36,400 and $47,590.
- $32K10th
- $36K25th
- $38KMedian
- $48K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,530 | $3,461 | $19.97 |
| Median | $38,400 | $3,200 | $18.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,400 | $3,033 | $17.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,590 | $3,966 | $22.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Florence vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Painters, construction and maintenance in Florence earn about the same as the South Carolina average ($42,050) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($55,420). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $49,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | $41,530 | $38,400 | $31,510 | $49,850 | 80 |
| South Carolina | $42,050 | $40,840 | $27,240 | $57,520 | 2,080 |
| 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 Florence
On the average salary of $41,530, a single filer in Florence takes home about $35,013 a year, or $2,918 a month and $1,347 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Florence a good place for painters, construction and maintenance? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Florence area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.8), so the average $41,530 buys what about $47,860 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Florence ($43,520). A typical home costs $193,792, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in other South Carolina cities
Florence ranks 5th of 8 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Charleston pays the most ($47,780).
- Charleston$47,780
- Columbia$44,730
- Spartanburg$42,850
- Greenville$41,790
- Florence$41,530
- Hilton Head Island$39,920
- Sumter$39,850
- Myrtle Beach$33,660
All Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries in South 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 Florence: questions
How much do painters, construction and maintenance make an hour in Florence?
$19.97 an hour on average, and $18.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level painters, construction and maintenance salary in Florence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the painters, construction and maintenance take-home pay in Florence?
About $35,013 a year ($2,918 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,530.
Do painters, construction and maintenance earn more in Florence 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 Florence, SC (22500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 0.63, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.63).
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