Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington

In Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN), the median pay for painters, construction and maintenance is $29.26 an hour ($60,850 a year). About 2,710 people work in this job there.

$29.26Median hourly pay
$44,270–$75,730Middle half of workers, yearly
2,710People in this job in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)

That is 23% higher than the U.S. median ($49,400). It is 6% higher than the Minnesota median ($57,270).

Pay range for painters, construction and maintenance in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.91$37,240
25% of workers$21.28$44,270
Half of workers (median)$29.26$60,850
75% of workers$36.41$75,730
90% of workers$44.71$92,990

Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Minnesota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (this page)$60,8502,710
Rochester$60,220220
Duluth$49,720120
Mankato$46,47050
St. Cloud$46,380120

Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for painters, construction and maintenance

  • Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 24,900 openings a year (BLS)

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JobMedian yearly pay
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Roofers$75,400
Construction Laborers$61,970
Carpenters$74,060
Electricians$81,890
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$101,630
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$83,340
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$72,760

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.