How much does a painter make in Springfield?
$46,860a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $22.53 an hour or $3,905 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.53
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 212 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,850Median: $46,860Highest 10%: $62,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,850 | $17.72 | |
| 25th | $38,320 | $18.42 | |
| Median | $46,860 | $22.53 | |
| 75th | $59,440 | $28.58 | |
| 90th | $62,810 | $30.20 |
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 |
| Columbia, MO | $46,260 |
| Joplin, MO | $45,550 |
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Salaries for every job in Springfield, MOFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $22.53 ($46,860 a year).
Do painters make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $46,860 against $49,400 nationally, 5% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $57,510, so Springfield pays 19% less.
Where does Springfield rank for painter pay?
212 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,810 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.