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Painter prevailing wage, Milwaukee County group, Wisconsin (4 counties)
DOL sets the same painter rates, row for row, in 4 counties: Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha. Every figure on this page applies in each of them.
$67.31an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum) · BRUSH, ROLLER
$42.44 base wage + $24.87 fringe benefits
PAINTERS: (1) BRUSH, ROLLER · PAIN0781-001
$68.06an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$43.19 base wage + $24.87 fringe benefits
PAINTERS: SPRAY & SANDBLAST (JEFFERSON, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA COUNTIES) · PAIN0781-002
$68.06an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$43.19 base wage + $24.87 fringe benefits
PAINTERS: SPRAY & SANDBLAST (JEFFERSON, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA COUNTIES) · PAIN0781-002
On federally funded or assisted building construction in each of these 4 counties, a painter working as brush, roller must be paid at least $67.31 an hour: a $42.44 base wage plus $24.87 in fringe benefits, under wage determination WI20260001 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $67.31 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination WI20260001, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier PAIN0781-001 (June 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted highway construction in each of these 4 counties, a painter must be paid at least $68.06 an hour: a $43.19 base wage plus $24.87 in fringe benefits, under wage determination WI20260010 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $68.06 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination WI20260010, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for highway construction; rate identifier PAIN0781-002 (June 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in each of these 4 counties, a painter must be paid at least $68.06 an hour: a $43.19 base wage plus $24.87 in fringe benefits, under wage determination WI20260015 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $68.06 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination WI20260015, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier PAIN0781-002 (June 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Davis-Bacon is the only prevailing wage here (federally funded or assisted work). Wisconsin repealed its local law from January 1, 2017 and its state law for projects bid after September 23, 2017 (2017 Act 59; WisDOT).
DOL lists 9 painter rates for each of these counties, from $67.31 to $68.06 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $42.44 + $24.87
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $42.44 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $24.87 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $67.31 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $43.19 + $24.87
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $43.19 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $24.87 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $68.06 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $43.19 + $24.87
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $43.19 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $24.87 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $68.06 |
When does this rate change?
- A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)).
- DOL changes a WD by publishing a numbered modification on SAM.gov. This page reads the modification named in the Source line; the Wisconsin change log lists what each one changed.
Every painter rate in the Milwaukee County group
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- PAINTERS: (2) SPRAY & SANDBLASTBuilding · PAIN0781-001$68.06
- PAINTERS: SPRAY & SANDBLAST (JEFFERSON, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA COUNTIES)Highway · PAIN0781-002$68.06
- PAINTERS: BRIDGE (JEFFERSON, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA COUNTIES)Highway · PAIN0781-002$68.06
- PAINTERS: SPRAY & SANDBLAST (JEFFERSON, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA COUNTIES)Heavy · PAIN0781-002$68.06
- PAINTERS: BRIDGE (JEFFERSON, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA COUNTIES)Heavy · PAIN0781-002$68.06
- PAINTERS: (3) DRYWALL TAPER/FINISHERBuilding · PAIN0781-001$67.66
- PAINTERS: (1) BRUSH, ROLLERBuilding · PAIN0781-001$67.31
- PAINTERS: BRUSH (JEFFERSON, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA COUNTIES)Highway · PAIN0781-002$67.31
- PAINTERS: BRUSH (JEFFERSON, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA COUNTIES)Heavy · PAIN0781-002$67.31
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAINTERS: (3) DRYWALL TAPER/FINISHERBuildingPAIN0781-001 | $42.79 | $24.87 | $67.66 | WI20260001 Mod 1 |
| PAINTERS: (2) SPRAY & SANDBLASTBuildingPAIN0781-001 | $43.19 | $24.87 | $68.06 | WI20260001 Mod 1 |
| PAINTERS: (1) BRUSH, ROLLERBuildingPAIN0781-001 | $42.44 | $24.87 | $67.31 | WI20260001 Mod 1 |
| PAINTERS: SPRAY & SANDBLAST (JEFFERSON, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA COUNTIES)HighwayPAIN0781-002 | $43.19 | $24.87 | $68.06 | WI20260010 Mod 1 |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH (JEFFERSON, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA COUNTIES)HighwayPAIN0781-002 | $42.44 | $24.87 | $67.31 | WI20260010 Mod 1 |
| PAINTERS: BRIDGE (JEFFERSON, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA COUNTIES)HighwayPAIN0781-002 | $43.19 | $24.87 | $68.06 | WI20260010 Mod 1 |
| PAINTERS: SPRAY & SANDBLAST (JEFFERSON, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA COUNTIES)HeavyPAIN0781-002 | $43.19 | $24.87 | $68.06 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
| PAINTERS: BRUSH (JEFFERSON, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA COUNTIES)HeavyPAIN0781-002 | $42.44 | $24.87 | $67.31 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
| PAINTERS: BRIDGE (JEFFERSON, MILWAUKEE, OZAUKEE, WASHINGTON, AND WAUKESHA COUNTIES)HeavyPAIN0781-002 | $43.19 | $24.87 | $68.06 | WI20260015 Mod 1 |
How the Milwaukee County group compares
The main painter rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Wisconsin
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- Milwaukee County groupbase $42.44$67.31
- Waukesha Countybase $42.44$67.31
- Racine Countybase $44.64$67.99
- Ozaukee Countybase $42.44$67.31
Which county is in which painter group
Every Wisconsin county with a painter rate. Counties DOL treats alike share one page; the rest have their own.
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha County | PAINTERS: SPRAY | $41.62 | $67.99 |
| Racine County | PAINTERS: (SPRAY, SANDBLAST) | $44.64 | $67.99 |
| Milwaukee County group, 4 localities: Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha | PAINTERS: (1) BRUSH, ROLLER | $42.44 | $67.31 |
| Douglas County | PAINTERS: BRUSH AND ROLLER (REPAINT & RESIDENTIAL) | $36.67 | $63.93 |
| Outagamie County group, 4 localities: Calumet, Outagamie, Sheboygan, Winnebago | PAINTER (BRUSH, DRYWALL TAPER) | $37.65 | $58.82 |
| Brown County | PAINTER (BRUSH, DRYWALL TAPER) | $37.65 | $58.82 |
| Dane County | PAINTER: BRUSH (COLUMBIA, DANE, DODGE, GRANT, GREEN, IOWA, LAFAYETTE, RICHLAND, ROCK, AND SAUK COUNTIES) | $37.65 | $58.82 |
| Marathon County | PAINTERS: (BRUSH, ROLLER, SPRAY, AND DRYWALL FINISHING) | $37.65 | $58.82 |
| Rock County | PAINTER: BRUSH (COLUMBIA, DANE, DODGE, GRANT, GREEN, IOWA, LAFAYETTE, RICHLAND, ROCK, AND SAUK COUNTIES) | $37.65 | $58.82 |
| La Crosse County | PAINTER | $22.99 | $36.28 |
| Eau Claire County group, 2 localities: Chippewa, Eau Claire | PAINTER | $24.11 | $36.26 |
| St. Croix County group, 2 localities: Pierce, St. Croix | PAINTER | $24.11 | $36.26 |
| Wood County group, 11 localities: Adams, Green Lake, Juneau, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Portage, Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara, Wood | PAINTERS: SPRAY | $13.72 | $15.97 |
| Oneida County group, 8 localities: Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Price, Taylor, Vilas | PAINTERS: SPRAY | $13.72 | $15.97 |
| Vernon County group, 5 localities: Buffalo, Crawford, Jackson, Trempealeau, Vernon | PAINTERS: SPRAY | $13.72 | $15.97 |
| Barron County group, 4 localities: Barron, Polk, Sawyer, Washburn | PAINTERS: SPRAY | $13.72 | $15.97 |
| Dodge County group, 3 localities: Dodge, Lafayette, Sauk | PAINTERS: SPRAY | $13.72 | $15.97 |
| Fond du Lac County group, 3 localities: Fond du Lac, Kewaunee, Oconto | PAINTERS: SPRAY | $13.72 | $15.97 |
| Burnett County group, 2 localities: Bayfield, Burnett | PAINTERS: SPRAY | $13.72 | $15.97 |
| Columbia County group, 2 localities: Columbia, Iowa | PAINTERS: SPRAY | $13.72 | $15.97 |
| Dunn County group, 2 localities: Dunn, Pepin | PAINTERS: SPRAY | $13.72 | $15.97 |
| Grant County group, 2 localities: Grant, Richland | PAINTERS: SPRAY | $13.72 | $15.97 |
| Manitowoc County group, 2 localities: Door, Manitowoc | PAINTERS: SPRAY | $13.72 | $15.97 |
| Ashland County | PAINTERS: SPRAY | $13.72 | $15.97 |
| Clark County | PAINTERS: SPRAY | $13.72 | $15.97 |
| Florence County | PAINTERS: SPRAY | $13.72 | $15.97 |
| Green County | PAINTERS: SPRAY | $13.72 | $15.97 |
| Jefferson County | PAINTERS: SPRAY | $13.72 | $15.97 |
| Monroe County | PAINTERS: SPRAY | $13.72 | $15.97 |
| Rusk County | PAINTERS: SPRAY | $13.72 | $15.97 |
| Walworth County | PAINTERS: SPRAY | $13.72 | $15.97 |
15 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 16 counties with rates of their own.
More from DOL on this rate
- SAM.gov wage determinations
- Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Every trade's rates, county by county: Milwaukee · Ozaukee · Washington · Waukesha
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base pay to the fringe your employer pays for you, in cash or into plans, and compare the sum with the total. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints: 1-866-487-9243, or dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. For the row this page leads with:
- Milwaukee: WI20260001 Mod 1
- Ozaukee: WI20260001 Mod 1
- Washington: WI20260001 Mod 1
- Waukesha: WI20260001 Mod 1
We read every active Wisconsin Davis-Bacon wage determination from SAM.gov's own data and check every number with a second, independent read of the same file. DOL prints no total; ours is base plus fringe. How we check · Download every Wisconsin rate as CSV · Report an error