The median annual wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Ames, IA is $48,290 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $50,250.
Pay spans roughly $36,990 at the 10th percentile to $63,370 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.22 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as painters, construction and maintenance in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $48,290 |
| Mean (annual) | $50,250 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.22 |
| 10th percentile | $36,990 |
| 90th percentile | $63,370 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.