How much does a painter make in Columbia?
$46,260a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Columbia, MO metro area. That is $22.24 an hour or $3,855 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.24
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 234 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,060Median: $46,260Highest 10%: $59,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,060 | $17.82 | |
| 25th | $37,640 | $18.10 | |
| Median | $46,260 | $22.24 | |
| 75th | $57,540 | $27.66 | |
| 90th | $59,380 | $28.55 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for painters.
| St. Louis, MO | $59,810 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $58,010 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $54,110 |
| Kansas City, MO | $50,070 |
| Springfield, MO | $46,860 |
| Joplin, MO | $45,550 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbia, MOFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Columbia?
The median hourly pay in the Columbia, MO metro area is $22.24 ($46,260 a year).
Do painters make more in Columbia than the national average?
No: $46,260 against $49,400 nationally, 6% less.
How does Columbia compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $57,510, so Columbia pays 20% less.
Where does Columbia rank for painter pay?
234 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,380 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.