Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $49,700 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.89
10th percentile $37,630
90th percentile $67,120
Employed locally 110
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,630
    25th
    $47,000
    50th (median)
    $49,700
    75th
    $60,900
    90th
    $67,120

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 68% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 32% 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 Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $82,760
    Electricians $76,260
    Construction Laborers $54,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $90,880
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $80,360
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $62,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Oshkosh, WI is $23.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Oshkosh, WI is 2.1% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $37,630 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,000.