How much does a painter make in Minnesota?
$57,270a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Minnesota. That is $27.53 an hour or $4,773 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.53
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,460Median: $57,270Highest 10%: $87,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,460 | $17.53 | |
| 25th | $43,600 | $20.96 | |
| Median | $57,270 | $27.53 | |
| 75th | $69,340 | $33.34 | |
| 90th | $87,970 | $42.29 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $60,850 |
| Rochester, MN | $60,220 |
| Fargo, ND | $52,900 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $50,530 |
| Duluth, MN | $49,720 |
| La Crosse, WI | $49,490 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $48,440 |
| Mankato, MN | $46,470 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $46,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 12. Montana | $58,290 |
| 13. Massachusetts | $57,510 |
| 14. Missouri | $57,510 |
| 15. Minnesota | $57,270 |
| 16. Nevada | $56,390 |
| 17. North Dakota | $54,870 |
| 18. Vermont | $53,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $27.53 ($57,270 a year).
Do painters make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $57,270 against $49,400 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for painter pay?
Minnesota ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays painters the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $60,850 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.