Painters (Construction & Maintenance) Salary in Michigan
Median Annual Salary
$49,360
$23.73/hr
Salary Range
$36,630 – $70,540
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
4,930
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+5.5%
Faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$53,018
real purchasing power
1.4% above the national median ($48,660)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$36,630 (entry)$49,360 (median)$70,540 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+18.5%
$7,875 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | $61,510 | 40 |
| Flint | $58,900 | 240 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $55,430 | 1,940 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $52,300 | 240 |
| Ann Arbor | $49,950 | 170 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $49,090 | 810 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $48,040 | 170 |
| Saginaw | $47,850 | 110 |
| Bay City | $46,880 | 70 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $46,620 | 70 |
| Traverse City | $45,860 | 160 |
| Niles | $45,830 | 60 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.