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Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$41,600
Median Annual Salary
▼
-6.3% vs 2024
$45,290
Mean Salary
$41,600
Median Salary
$20.00
Hourly Rate
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in California earn a median salary of $41,600 per year ($3,466/month).
This is 4.4% below the national average of $43,501.
California ranks #22 out of 37 states for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers pay.
Salaries decreased by 6.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
Paint, coat, or decorate articles, such as furniture, glass, plateware, pottery, jewelry, toys, books, or leather.
Top Skills
Active Listening
2.88
Monitoring
2.88
Social Perceptiveness
2.88
Coordination
2.88
Reading Comprehension
2.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.11
English Language
2.97
Customer and Personal Service
2.77
Education and Training
2.54
Design
2.41
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(59.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in California
Salaries for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in California range from $38,270 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $57,090 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $41,600 and $43,580.
Median $41,600
P10: $38,270P25: $41,600P75: $43,580P90: $57,090
10th
$38,270
25th
$41,600
Median
$41,600
75th
$43,580
90th
$57,090
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,270
$18.40
$3,189
25th Percentile
$41,600
$20.00
$3,466
Median (50th)
$41,600
$20.00
$3,466
75th Percentile
$43,580
$20.95
$3,631
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$57,090
$27.45
$4,757
Note: The mean (average) salary of $45,290 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#22
California ranks #22 of 37 states
$43,501
National avg. for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
How much do Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers make in California?
The median annual salary for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in California is $41,600 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $45,290.
What is the salary range for a Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in California?
Salaries for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in California range from $38,270 at the 10th percentile to $57,090 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $41,600 and $43,580.
What is the starting salary for a Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in California?
Entry-level Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers positions in California typically start around $38,270 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $41,600 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in California is approximately $20.00 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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