How much does a painter make in Missouri?
$57,510a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Missouri. That is $27.65 an hour or $4,793 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.65
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,150Median: $57,510Highest 10%: $79,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,150 | $18.82 | |
| 25th | $46,350 | $22.28 | |
| Median | $57,510 | $27.65 | |
| 75th | $68,510 | $32.94 | |
| 90th | $79,600 | $38.27 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $59,810 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $58,010 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $54,110 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $51,230 |
| Kansas City, MO | $50,070 |
| Springfield, MO | $46,860 |
| Columbia, MO | $46,260 |
| Joplin, MO | $45,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 11. Connecticut | $58,480 |
| 12. Montana | $58,290 |
| 13. Massachusetts | $57,510 |
| 14. Missouri | $57,510 |
| 15. Minnesota | $57,270 |
| 16. Nevada | $56,390 |
| 17. North Dakota | $54,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $27.65 ($57,510 a year).
Do painters make more in Missouri than the national average?
Yes: $57,510 against $49,400 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Missouri rank for painter pay?
Missouri ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays painters the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $59,810 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.