Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $50,610 +4% vs national
Median hourly $24.33
10th percentile $37,030
90th percentile $73,800
Employed locally 1,170
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,030
    25th
    $47,880
    50th (median)
    $50,610
    75th
    $61,000
    90th
    $73,800

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 66% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 34% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $55,420
    Electricians $76,820
    Carpenters $62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,280
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $82,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Milwaukee, WI is $24.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Milwaukee, WI is 4% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $37,030 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,880.