Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Madison, WI

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

Median annual salary $52,790 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.38
10th percentile $38,480
90th percentile $76,130
Employed locally 560
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,480
    25th
    $46,800
    50th (median)
    $52,790
    75th
    $64,330
    90th
    $76,130

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 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
    Eau Claire, WI $52,000
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $51,430

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $53,430
    Carpenters $62,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,470
    Electricians $77,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $99,450
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $75,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Madison, WI is $25.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Madison, WI is 8.5% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $38,480 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,800.