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How much does a painting make in Minneapolis?

$42,110a year

Median yearly pay for paintings in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $20.25 an hour or $3,509 a month.

Hourly
$20.25
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
22 of 39
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,210Median: $42,110Highest 10%: $57,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,210$15.49
25th$39,460$18.97
Median$42,110$20.25
75th$47,730$22.95
90th$57,000$27.40

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a painting make an hour in Minneapolis?

The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $20.25 ($42,110 a year).

Do paintings make more in Minneapolis than the national average?

Yes: $42,110 against $41,600 nationally, 1% more.

How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $43,630, so Minneapolis pays 3% less.

Where does Minneapolis rank for painting pay?

22 of 39 metro areas with data.

How much does a painting make starting out in Minneapolis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,000 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.