Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for painters, construction and maintenance is $23.90 an hour ($49,710 a year). About 1,770 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($49,400). Iowa ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for painters, construction and maintenance in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.83 | $37,080 |
| 25% of workers | $20.70 | $43,050 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.90 | $49,710 |
| 75% of workers | $29.54 | $61,450 |
| 90% of workers | $32.22 | $67,010 |
Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $57,870 | 210 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $57,410 | 620 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $55,000 | 110 |
| Dubuque | $47,400 | 40 |
| Sioux City | $46,760 | 90 |
| Cedar Rapids | $46,190 | 290 |
| Iowa City | $44,960 | 90 |
| Ames | $44,780 | 70 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for painters, construction and maintenance
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 24,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $49,330 |
| Roofers | $48,660 |
| Construction Laborers | $48,490 |
| Electricians | $60,860 |
| Carpenters | $57,710 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $63,890 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $60,330 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $58,220 |
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