How much does a painter make in Kansas?
$45,510a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Kansas. That is $21.88 an hour or $3,793 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.88
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,780Median: $45,510Highest 10%: $58,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,780 | $16.24 | |
| 25th | $37,180 | $17.88 | |
| Median | $45,510 | $21.88 | |
| 75th | $49,350 | $23.73 | |
| 90th | $58,510 | $28.13 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Joseph, MO | $51,230 |
| Kansas City, MO | $50,070 |
| Topeka, KS | $46,700 |
| Joplin, MO | $45,550 |
| Manhattan, KS | $45,330 |
| Wichita, KS | $45,240 |
| Lawrence, KS | $39,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 37. Louisiana | $46,410 |
| 38. New Mexico | $46,240 |
| 39. Utah | $46,050 |
| 40. Kansas | $45,510 |
| 41. Texas | $45,460 |
| 42. Oklahoma | $44,900 |
| 43. Idaho | $44,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $21.88 ($45,510 a year).
Do painters make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $45,510 against $49,400 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Kansas rank for painter pay?
Kansas ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays painters the most?
St. Joseph, MO-KS, with a median of $51,230 a year.
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.