How much does a coating make in St. Louis?
$47,240a year
Median yearly pay for coatings in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $22.71 an hour or $3,937 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.71
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 193 of 337
- Jobs in the area
- 1,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,750Median: $47,240Highest 10%: $68,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,750 | $18.15 | |
| 25th | $41,740 | $20.07 | |
| Median | $47,240 | $22.71 | |
| 75th | $54,780 | $26.34 | |
| 90th | $68,720 | $33.04 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for coatings.
| St. Joseph, MO | $55,190 |
| Columbia, MO | $53,370 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $49,730 |
| Kansas City, MO | $49,180 |
| Springfield, MO | $46,860 |
| Joplin, MO | $42,430 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $101,800 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $94,230 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $85,470 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $75,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $75,210 |
| Plant and System Operator | $69,910 |
| Machinist | $62,210 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setter | $62,090 |
| Tool Grinder | $61,550 |
| Welding | $60,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a coating make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $22.71 ($47,240 a year).
Do coatings make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $47,240 against $48,250 nationally, 2% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $47,580, so St. Louis pays 1% less.
Where does St. Louis rank for coating pay?
193 of 337 metro areas with data.
How much does a coating make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,720 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.