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Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$48,260
- St. Louis$46,890
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $48,260 | $50,160 | $44,200 | $39,143 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $46,890 | $49,440 | $44,520 | $38,121 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary in other states
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary by city and state
More about pay in Missouri
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9123.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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