How much does a painter make in Madison?
$56,490a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $27.16 an hour or $4,708 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.16
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,470Median: $56,490Highest 10%: $79,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,470 | $18.98 | |
| 25th | $47,970 | $23.06 | |
| Median | $56,490 | $27.16 | |
| 75th | $74,820 | $35.97 | |
| 90th | $79,750 | $38.34 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Minneapolis, MN | $60,850 |
| Janesville, WI | $52,070 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $51,050 |
| Racine, WI | $50,950 |
| Appleton, WI | $50,640 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $50,620 |
| Duluth, MN | $49,720 |
| La Crosse, WI | $49,490 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $49,460 |
| Kenosha, WI | $48,820 |
| Green Bay, WI | $47,890 |
| Wausau, WI | $47,640 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $47,230 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Paving | $93,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $93,290 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $92,460 |
| Insulation Worker | $91,470 |
| Pipelayer | $86,870 |
| Plumber | $85,160 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $83,060 |
| Glazier | $82,480 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $82,420 |
| Electrician | $78,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $27.16 ($56,490 a year).
Do painters make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $56,490 against $49,400 nationally, 14% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $50,090, so Madison pays 13% more.
Where does Madison rank for painter pay?
68 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,750 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.