How much does a painter make in Michigan?
$50,650a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Michigan. That is $24.35 an hour or $4,221 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.35
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,440Median: $50,650Highest 10%: $75,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $45,300 | $21.78 | |
| Median | $50,650 | $24.35 | |
| 75th | $62,950 | $30.26 | |
| 90th | $75,670 | $36.38 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bay City, MI | $64,200 |
| Saginaw, MI | $63,360 |
| Flint, MI | $61,230 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 18. Vermont | $53,120 |
| 19. Colorado | $52,970 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $52,120 |
| 21. Michigan | $50,650 |
| 22. Indiana | $50,260 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $50,090 |
| 24. Iowa | $49,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $24.35 ($50,650 a year).
Do painters make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $50,650 against $49,400 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Michigan rank for painter pay?
Michigan ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays painters the most?
Bay City, MI, with a median of $64,200 a year.
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.