Painters Salary in Madison, WI

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How much does a Painters make in Madison, WI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Painters in Madison, WI is $56,094. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $48,827 to $64,691, with most professionals earning between $42,211 and $72,517.

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What is a Painters?

Painters are responsible for applying paint, varnish, and other finishes to a variety of surfaces, including walls, ceilings, furniture, and equipment. They prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and priming, and then apply the appropriate coatings using brushes, rollers, or spray guns. Painters must have a good eye for detail and be able to mix and match colors to achieve the desired finish. They also need to have a good understanding of different types of paint and finishes, as well as the ability to work safely and efficiently. Additionally, Painters may be required to repair and maintain existing paint jobs, as well as communicate with clients to ensure their satisfaction with the finished product.

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Painters Salary By Experience Levels in Madison, WI

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Average Salary Range for Painters in Madison, WI

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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64691
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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65000
56319
What is the average salary for Painters in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Painters in Madison, WI. The base salary for Painters ranges from $48,827 to $64,691 with the average base salary of $56,094. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,041 to $65,000 with the average total cash compensation of $56,319.

View Average Salary for Painters as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $56,094 $48,827 - $64,691
Bonus $226 $213 - $309
Total Pay $56,319 $49,041 - $65,000
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Painters Salary Near Madison, WI

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,373 - $64,090 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Rockford, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,817 - $64,677 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,875 - $64,754 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Milwaukee, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,060 - $64,999 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Oshkosh, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,256 - $62,609 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,792 - $61,994 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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