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How much does a painter make in Duluth?

$49,720a year

Median yearly pay for painters in the Duluth, MN-WI metro area. That is $23.90 an hour or $4,143 a month.

Hourly
$23.90
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
121 of 361
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,290Median: $49,720Highest 10%: $78,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,290$16.49
25th$43,570$20.95
Median$49,720$23.90
75th$63,490$30.52
90th$78,000$37.50

Other cities in Minnesota

Median yearly pay for painters.

Minneapolis, MN$60,850
Rochester, MN$60,220
Fargo, ND$52,900
Grand Forks, ND$50,530
La Crosse, WI$49,490
Sioux Falls, SD$48,440
Mankato, MN$46,470
St. Cloud, MN$46,380
Painter salary in Minnesota Painter salary in all states

Related jobs in Duluth

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$91,630
Sheet Metal Worker$86,630
Continuous Mining Machine Operator$86,230
Plumber$85,060
Electrician$82,700
Brickmason and Blockmason$80,660
Construction and Building Inspector$79,470
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$75,040
Roofer$72,860
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$70,320
Salaries for every job in Duluth, MN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a painter make an hour in Duluth?

The median hourly pay in the Duluth, MN-WI metro area is $23.90 ($49,720 a year).

Do painters make more in Duluth than the national average?

Yes: $49,720 against $49,400 nationally, 1% more.

How does Duluth compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $57,270, so Duluth pays 13% less.

Where does Duluth rank for painter pay?

121 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a painter make starting out in Duluth?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,000 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.