Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,300 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.22
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $61,120
Employed locally 240
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $37,560
    50th (median)
    $48,300
    75th
    $57,700
    90th
    $61,120

    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

    Related occupations in Northeastern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,370
    Carpenters $51,260
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,260
    Electricians $66,350
    Highway Maintenance Workers $49,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Northeastern Wisconsin is $23.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 0.7% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,560.