Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in South Central Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $48,310 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.23
10th percentile $35,270
90th percentile $60,170
Employed locally 170
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,270
    25th
    $39,520
    50th (median)
    $48,310
    75th
    $58,040
    90th
    $60,170

    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 South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$50,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,910
    Carpenters$57,500
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$68,560
    Electricians$63,540
    Highway Maintenance Workers$51,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in South Central Wisconsin is $23.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in South Central 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $35,270 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,520.