Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Painter jobs in Kansas City, MO

1,330 painters employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $50,070/year median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median painter salary in Kansas City, MO is $50,070/year, with a typical range of $45,000 to $63,290 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Painter pay in Kansas City, MO

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Kansas City metro. Half of Painters earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $45,000 $50,070 $63,290
25th$45,000 Median$50,070 75th$63,290 vs USroughly in line with the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (SOC 47-2141, Painter). Full Painter salary guide →

What is a Painter salary in Kansas City?

The median painter salary in Kansas City, MO is $50,070/year, with a typical range of $45,000 to $63,290 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 1,330 painters employed in the Kansas City metro area.

Painter pay bands in Kansas City by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Staff Painter

Typical staff band in Kansas City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Typical pay range
$44,061–$55,077
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Painter

Typical mid level band in Kansas City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Typical pay range
$44,061–$59,583
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Painter

Typical lead band in Kansas City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Typical pay range
$47,065–$57,780
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Painter

Typical senior band in Kansas City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Typical pay range
$41,057–$56,879
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Painter

Typical lead band in Kansas City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Typical pay range
$47,065–$63,188
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Painter Career Ladder — Kansas City Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Kansas City’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Painter0–2 yrs$36,050
  2. Mid Painter2–5 yrs$47,566
  3. Senior Painter5–8 yrs$60,084
  4. Staff Painter8–12 yrs$72,601
  5. Lead Painter12+ yrs$85,119

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 47-2141, Painter).

Employers in the Painter hiring market in Kansas City

  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Kansas City post Painter jobs

Employers in the Kansas City metro typically post Painter roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Painter in Kansas City, MO — Common Questions

How much does a Painter earn in Kansas City, MO?
Median $50,070/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $45,000–$63,290. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Painter jobs are there in Kansas City?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 1,330 Painter roles employed in the Kansas City metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Kansas City employers use for Painter?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Painter jobs for me?
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