Painter Salary in Michigan (2026)
$24.35 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,725/year ($3,394/month) for a single filer
Michigan ranks 21st of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 4,920 Painter jobs BLS counts in Michigan, the typical worker earns $50,650 a year — though pay ranges from $37,440 for newcomers to $75,670 at the top.
Painter pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,300 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,650 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,670 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,920 Painter jobs in Michigan (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Painter salary of $50,650 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,725 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $50,650 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,898 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,875 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$2,153 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,725 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,394 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Michigan paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Michigan?
- The median Painter salary in Michigan is $50,650 per year ($24.35 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,300 and $62,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $50,650, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $40,725 per year ($3,394 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 4,920 Painter jobs in Michigan in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Michigan state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Michigan.