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Painters, Construction and Maintenance average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$62,710
- Kansas City$55,910
- Cape Girardeau$55,590
- St. Joseph$54,810
- Jefferson City$52,880
- Joplin$51,660
- Springfield$51,360
- Columbia$49,010
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $62,710 | $59,810 | $48,230 | $49,930 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $55,910 | $50,070 | $45,000 | $44,854 | 93 |
| Cape Girardeau | $55,590 | $58,010 | $46,240 | $45,171 | 86 |
| St. Joseph | $54,810 | $51,230 | $39,610 | $44,581 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $52,880 | $54,110 | $38,990 | $43,121 | 88 |
| Joplin | $51,660 | $45,550 | $38,400 | $42,198 | 86 |
| Springfield | $51,360 | $46,860 | $38,320 | $41,971 | 89 |
| Columbia | $49,010 | $46,260 | $37,640 | $40,193 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes St. Louis'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.
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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 47-2141.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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