Is Madison a strong pay market for Painters?

At a $56,490 median, Madison is $7,090 (14%) above the national median. The U.S. median is $49,400. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.

How can I earn more as a Painter in Madison?

Target employers paying toward the $74,820 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Painter openings in Madison and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

Painter Salary in Madison, WI

Median: $56,490/year — $7,090 (14%) above the national median. Range: $47,970–$74,820.

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Last updated: 2026-07-04 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · National Painter salary guide

The median Painter salary in Madison, WI is $56,490/year ($7,090 (14%) above the national median), with a typical range of $47,970–$74,820. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Salary stats
Metric	Value	Source
Median	$56,490/year	BLS
Range	$47,970–$74,820	BLS

### Key facts for Painter in Madison Median pay and comparison. - Median is the middle value. - Data from BLS.

Painter Salary in Madison vs. National Average

25th Pct (Madison) $47,970

Median (Madison) $56,490

75th Pct (Madison) $74,820

National median: $49,400/yr. Madison is $7,090 (14%) above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Madison, WI metro area (SOC 47-2141, Painter).

Painter pay in Madison, WI — common questions

How much does a Painter make in Madison, WI?: The median Painter salary in Madison, WI is $56,490/year ($7,090 (14%) above the national median), with a typical range of $47,970–$74,820 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is Madison a strong pay market for Painters?: At a $56,490 median, Madison is $7,090 (14%) above the national median. The U.S. median is $49,400. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.
How can I earn more as a Painter in Madison?: Target employers paying toward the $74,820 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Painter openings in Madison and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

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