Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay range in Muskegon
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $70,500 or more. The middle half of painters, construction and maintenance in Muskegon earn between $44,410 and $57,800.
- $36K10th
- $44K25th
- $47KMedian
- $58K75th
- $70K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,110 | $4,259 | $24.57 |
| Median | $46,660 | $3,888 | $22.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,410 | $3,701 | $21.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,800 | $4,817 | $27.79 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Muskegon vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Painters, construction and maintenance in Muskegon earn 9% less than the Michigan average ($55,920) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($55,420). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $49,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | $51,110 | $46,660 | $36,390 | $70,500 | 90 |
| Michigan | $55,920 | $50,650 | $37,440 | $75,670 | 4,920 |
| United States | $55,420 | $49,400 | $37,440 | $78,810 | 225,190 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary after taxes in Muskegon
On the average salary of $51,110, a single filer in Muskegon takes home about $40,868 a year, or $3,406 a month and $1,572 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Is Muskegon a good place for painters, construction and maintenance? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Muskegon area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.5), so the average $51,110 buys what about $55,243 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Muskegon ($46,060). A typical home costs $255,271, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in other Michigan cities
Muskegon ranks 10th of 11 Michigan metro areas for this job; Ann Arbor pays the most ($60,720).
- Ann Arbor$60,720
- Flint$59,390
- Detroit$59,230
- Saginaw$58,290
- Lansing$57,460
- Bay City$57,050
- Traverse City$54,200
- Grand Rapids$53,030
- Niles$52,240
- Muskegon$51,110
All Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries in Michigan
Highest-paying cities for painters, construction and maintenance
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($76,180).
- Kahului, HI$76,180
- Champaign, IL$73,490
- Rockford, IL$72,850
- Chicago, IL$70,720
- Honolulu, HI$70,560
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Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Muskegon: questions
How much do painters, construction and maintenance make an hour in Muskegon?
$24.57 an hour on average, and $22.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level painters, construction and maintenance salary in Muskegon?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the painters, construction and maintenance take-home pay in Muskegon?
About $40,868 a year ($3,406 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,110. Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Do painters, construction and maintenance earn more in Muskegon than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($55,420).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2141; area Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI (34740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.01, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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