Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Salary in Wisconsin
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Wisconsin earn a median of $48,330 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,330
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($41,600)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,270; the top 10% earn over $51,520. Nationally the range is $31,470 to $60,820.
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Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers pay in Wisconsin
How much do painting, coating, and decorating workers make in Wisconsin?
The median is $48,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,270 and the top 10% earn over $51,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for painting, coating, and decorating workers?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 37 (+16% vs. the national median of $41,600). Living costs are not included.