How much does a painter make in St. Louis?
$59,810a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $28.75 an hour or $4,984 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.75
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 2,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,430Median: $59,810Highest 10%: $83,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,430 | $19.44 | |
| 25th | $48,230 | $23.19 | |
| Median | $59,810 | $28.75 | |
| 75th | $77,100 | $37.07 | |
| 90th | $83,380 | $40.09 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $58,010 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $54,110 |
| Kansas City, MO | $50,070 |
| Springfield, MO | $46,860 |
| Columbia, MO | $46,260 |
| Joplin, MO | $45,550 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $96,620 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $82,270 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $81,640 |
| Taper | $81,400 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $80,240 |
| Insulation Worker | $79,240 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $77,490 |
| Electrician | $77,170 |
| Plumber | $77,000 |
| Paving | $76,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $28.75 ($59,810 a year).
Do painters make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $59,810 against $49,400 nationally, 21% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $57,510, so St. Louis pays 4% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for painter pay?
32 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,380 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.