How much does a painter make in Milwaukee?
$50,620a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $24.34 an hour or $4,218 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.34
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 111 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,390Median: $50,620Highest 10%: $75,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,390 | $18.94 | |
| 25th | $47,960 | $23.06 | |
| Median | $50,620 | $24.34 | |
| 75th | $61,010 | $29.33 | |
| 90th | $75,100 | $36.11 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Minneapolis, MN | $60,850 |
| Madison, WI | $56,490 |
| Janesville, WI | $52,070 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $51,050 |
| Racine, WI | $50,950 |
| Appleton, WI | $50,640 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Milwaukee, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $24.34 ($50,620 a year).
Do painters make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $50,620 against $49,400 nationally, 2% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $50,090, so Milwaukee pays 1% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for painter pay?
111 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,100 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.