How much does a painting make in St. Louis?
$49,440a year
Median yearly pay for paintings in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $23.77 an hour or $4,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.77
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $49,440Highest 10%: $63,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $44,520 | $21.40 | |
| Median | $49,440 | $23.77 | |
| 75th | $50,660 | $24.36 | |
| 90th | $63,460 | $30.51 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for paintings.
| Kansas City, MO | $50,160 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $101,800 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $94,230 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $85,470 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $75,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $75,210 |
| Plant and System Operator | $69,910 |
| Machinist | $62,210 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setter | $62,090 |
| Tool Grinder | $61,550 |
| Welding | $60,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painting make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $23.77 ($49,440 a year).
Do paintings make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $49,440 against $41,600 nationally, 19% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $48,560, so St. Louis pays 2% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for painting pay?
10 of 39 metro areas with data.
How much does a painting make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,460 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.