Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Salary in Western Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $48,320 +18.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.23
10th percentile $41,220
90th percentile $48,320
Employed locally 60
National median $40,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,220
    25th
    $48,320
    50th (median)
    $48,320
    75th
    $48,320
    90th
    $48,320

    Top-paying metros for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $78,620
    New York $68,140
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $61,270
    Washington $61,270
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $60,190
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $59,000

    Related occupations in Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,000
    Food Batchmakers$45,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,660
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,610
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers make per hour in Western Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Western Wisconsin is $23.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.23 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin above or below average for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salaries?

    The median Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary in Western Wisconsin is 18.3% above the national median of $40,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers (10th percentile) earn around $41,220 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,320.