How much does a painter make in Flint?
$61,230a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Flint, MI metro area. That is $29.44 an hour or $5,103 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.44
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,410Median: $61,230Highest 10%: $75,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,410 | $19.43 | |
| 25th | $47,390 | $22.78 | |
| Median | $61,230 | $29.44 | |
| 75th | $75,670 | $36.38 | |
| 90th | $75,670 | $36.38 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Bay City, MI | $64,200 |
| Saginaw, MI | $63,360 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $59,210 |
| Detroit, MI | $56,330 |
| Lansing, MI | $53,400 |
| Traverse City, MI | $52,000 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $49,310 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $48,870 |
| South Bend, IN | $48,830 |
| Niles, MI | $47,400 |
| Muskegon, MI | $46,660 |
Related jobs in Flint
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sheet Metal Worker | $81,790 |
| Plumber | $80,510 |
| Electrician | $78,270 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $75,230 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $75,140 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $74,640 |
| Roofer | $70,760 |
| Carpenter | $61,360 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $60,000 |
| Construction Laborer | $57,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Flint?
The median hourly pay in the Flint, MI metro area is $29.44 ($61,230 a year).
Do painters make more in Flint than the national average?
Yes: $61,230 against $49,400 nationally, 24% more.
How does Flint compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $50,650, so Flint pays 21% more.
Where does Flint rank for painter pay?
23 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Flint?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,670 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.