The highest median for painters in Missouri is in St. Louis at $59,810. Compare with painters nationwide.
Median pay by metro
All Missouri metros
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| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. LouisMISSOURI · MO | $59,810 | $62,900 | 2,350 |
| Cape GirardeauMISSOURI · MO | $58,010 | $67,392 | 90 |
| Jefferson CityMISSOURI · MO | $54,110 | $61,506 | 60 |
| St. JosephMISSOURI · MO | $51,230 | $59,306 | 40 |
| Kansas CityMISSOURI · MO | $50,070 | $54,105 | 1,330 |
| SpringfieldMISSOURI · MO | $46,860 | $52,898 | 230 |
| ColumbiaMISSOURI · MO | $46,260 | $51,723 | 160 |
| JoplinMISSOURI · MO | $45,550 | $53,139 | 60 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
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