How much does a coating make in Columbia?

$53,370a year

Median yearly pay for coatings in the Columbia, MO metro area. That is $25.66 an hour or $4,448 a month.

Hourly: $25.66
Vs. national median: +11%
Rank among cities: 55 of 337
Jobs in the area: 50

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $29,700Median: $53,370Highest 10%: $64,970

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$29,700	$14.28
25th	$38,280	$18.40
Median	$53,370	$25.66
75th	$64,970	$31.24
90th	$64,970	$31.24

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for coatings.

St. Joseph, MO	$55,190
Jefferson City, MO	$49,730
Kansas City, MO	$49,180
St. Louis, MO	$47,240
Springfield, MO	$46,860
Joplin, MO	$42,430

Coating salary in Missouri Coating salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$73,670
Production Worker	$53,510
Inspector	$52,810
Welder	$52,700
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$50,270
Machinist	$50,120
Multiple Machine Tool Setter	$48,310
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender	$48,070
Engine and Other Machine Assembler	$46,500
Printing Press Operator	$45,170

Salaries for every job in Columbia, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a coating make an hour in Columbia?

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, MO metro area is $25.66 ($53,370 a year).

Do coatings make more in Columbia than the national average?

Yes: $53,370 against $48,250 nationally, 11% more.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $47,580, so Columbia pays 12% more.

Where does Columbia rank for coating pay?

55 of 337 metro areas with data.

How much does a coating make starting out in Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,970 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.