Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,180 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.72
10th percentile $36,360
90th percentile $50,100
Employed locally 50
National median $40,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,360
    25th
    $38,710
    50th (median)
    $45,180
    75th
    $49,730
    90th
    $50,100

    Top-paying metros for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $78,620
    New York $68,140
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $61,270
    Washington $61,270
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $60,190
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $59,000

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $46,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,260
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Kansas is $21.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.09 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salaries?

    The median Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary in Kansas is 10.6% above the national median of $40,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in Kansas?

    Entry-level Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,360 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,710.