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Painter Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$24.08 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,974/year ($3,414/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 23rd of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 3,350 Painter jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $50,090 a year — though pay ranges from $37,870 for newcomers to $75,040 at the top.
Painter pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,870 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,350 Painter jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Painter salary of $50,090 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,974 — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
| Gross (median) | $50,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,831 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,832 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,454 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,974 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,414 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Wisconsin paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Wisconsin?
- The median Painter salary in Wisconsin is $50,090 per year ($24.08 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,640 and $60,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $50,090, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $40,974 per year ($3,414 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 3,350 Painter jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.