Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $48,280 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.21
10th percentile $36,120
90th percentile $71,490
Employed locally 90
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,120
    25th
    $47,250
    50th (median)
    $48,280
    75th
    $61,250
    90th
    $71,490

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 61% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 39% 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
    Eau Claire, WI $52,000

    Related occupations in Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,240
    Carpenters $60,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,140
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $71,360
    Electricians $74,250
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $87,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Kenosha, WI is $23.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Kenosha, WI is 0.8% below 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $36,120 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,250.