Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $52,000 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.00
10th percentile $38,370
90th percentile $69,810
Employed locally 110
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,370
    25th
    $40,960
    50th (median)
    $52,000
    75th
    $59,970
    90th
    $69,810

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 72% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Painters, Construction and Maintenance

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $79,960
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $72,970
    Hawaii $67,620
    Urban Honolulu, HI $66,610
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $66,290
    Fairbanks-College, AK $65,830

    Nearby metros — Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,230
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $59,430
    Duluth, MN-WI $59,280
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,810
    Madison, WI $52,790
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $51,430

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $51,750
    Carpenters $59,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,210
    Electricians $73,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,330
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $60,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Painters, Construction and Maintenance make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Eau Claire, WI is $25.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.62 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries?

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Eau Claire, WI is 6.9% above the national median of $48,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $38,370 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,960.