Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay range in Saginaw
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,260 or more. The middle half of painters, construction and maintenance in Saginaw earn between $47,420 and $72,260.
- $39K10th
- $47K25th
- $63KMedian
- $72K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,290 | $4,858 | $28.02 |
| Median | $63,360 | $5,280 | $30.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,420 | $3,952 | $22.80 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $72,260 | $6,022 | $34.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay in Saginaw vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Painters, construction and maintenance in Saginaw earn 4% more than the Michigan average ($55,920) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($55,420). At the median the gap is +28% against the U.S. median of $49,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saginaw | $58,290 | $63,360 | $38,980 | $72,260 | 130 |
| 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 Saginaw
On the average salary of $58,290, a single filer in Saginaw takes home about $45,998 a year, or $3,833 a month and $1,769 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Saginaw's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Saginaw a good place for painters, construction and maintenance? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Saginaw area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $58,290 buys what about $64,132 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Saginaw ($46,200). A typical home costs $173,341, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in other Michigan cities
Saginaw ranks 4th 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 Saginaw: questions
How much do painters, construction and maintenance make an hour in Saginaw?
$28.02 an hour on average, and $30.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level painters, construction and maintenance salary in Saginaw?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the painters, construction and maintenance take-home pay in Saginaw?
About $45,998 a year ($3,833 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,290. Includes Saginaw's local income tax (1.5%).
Do painters, construction and maintenance earn more in Saginaw than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more 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 Saginaw, MI (40980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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 Saginaw's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.12, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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