California Median
$41,600
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+0% vs US median
US median $41,600
State Rank
#22 of 37
state estimate
How much do Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers make in California?
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in California take home a median of $41,600 annually — roughly $20.00 an hour — which runs 0% above the national median of $41,600.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $38,270 while the top 10% make $57,090 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $41,600 and $43,580 a year.
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,270 | $18.40 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $41,600 | $20.00 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $41,600 | $20.00 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $43,580 | $20.95 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $57,090 | $27.45 |
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How California compares
California ranks 22nd out of 37 states and territories for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary in other states
Washington $61,210Nevada $60,190Colorado $54,070Massachusetts $54,070New Jersey $52,160Connecticut $50,720Ohio $49,080Missouri $48,560New York $48,510Wisconsin $48,330Maryland $47,320Virginia $47,090Iowa $46,670Georgia $46,310Idaho $45,050South Carolina $43,820Minnesota $43,630North Carolina $42,960Kentucky $42,220Illinois $41,960Pennsylvania $41,660Indiana $41,350Arkansas $40,310Kansas $39,470Michigan $38,500Utah $38,430Louisiana $38,320Florida $37,440Wyoming $37,090Arizona $37,030Oklahoma $36,780Tennessee $35,540Montana $34,790Mississippi $33,330Texas $32,430South Dakota $31,550
Working as Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in California
Nationally, about 8,000 people work as Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($41,600) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers make in California?
The median Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary in California is $41,600 per year, or about $20.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,270 at the entry level to $57,090 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers about 0% more than the national median of $41,600. California ranks 22nd out of 37 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $41,600 a year. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.