How much does a painter make in Wisconsin?
$50,090a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Wisconsin. That is $24.08 an hour or $4,174 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.08
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,870Median: $50,090Highest 10%: $75,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,870 | $18.21 | |
| 25th | $46,640 | $22.42 | |
| Median | $50,090 | $24.08 | |
| 75th | $60,100 | $28.89 | |
| 90th | $75,040 | $36.08 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $60,850 |
| Madison, WI | $56,490 |
| 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 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $49,420 |
| Kenosha, WI | $48,820 |
| Green Bay, WI | $47,890 |
| Wausau, WI | $47,640 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $47,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 20. Pennsylvania | $52,120 |
| 21. Michigan | $50,650 |
| 22. Indiana | $50,260 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $50,090 |
| 24. Iowa | $49,710 |
| 25. New Hampshire | $49,670 |
| 26. Ohio | $49,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $24.08 ($50,090 a year).
Do painters make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $50,090 against $49,400 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for painter pay?
Wisconsin ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin 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.