Median salary
$27.07/hr
per hour · USD
Typical range
$20.00/hr – $32.50/hr
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
82.4%
28 of 34 roles
Live roles
34
open right now
This work is paid by the hour, so the figures above are hourly rates — not an annual salary.
Salary trend
median · USD per hourSalary distribution
USD per hour · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Painter - Facilities - Full Time 8 Hour Variable Shift (Non Union)
Aircraft Painter 2/3
Vehicle Painter - Auto Body Painter
Senior Auto Painter - Rocklin (Up to $8,000 Bonus)
Senior Auto Painter - $6,000 Bonus - Rio Linda
Production Painter
Aircraft Painter - Entry & Level 1
LACC Painter (FT) Union
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Caliber Collision
|
$41,600 | 11 |
|
Carvana
|
$60,320 | 5 |
|
ASM Global
|
$69,950 | 2 |
|
Northrop Grumman
|
$66,275 | 2 |
|
GILLIG
|
$86,278 | 1 |
|
USC
|
$76,960 | 1 |
|
Moog
|
$67,600 | 1 |
Flex
|
$62,005 | 1 |
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How much do Painter roles in California pay?
The median salary for Painter roles in California is $27.07/hr per year. Most pay falls between $20.00/hr (25th percentile) and $32.50/hr (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $19.00/hr to $35.00/hr.
These figures are computed live from 34 active Painter roles in California on JobsRadar, of which 28 (82.4%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Painter roles in California include USC, Northrop Grumman, GILLIG and Carvana.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Painter salary in California?
- The median is $56,306 per year, with most pay between $41,600 and $67,600 (25th–75th percentile), based on 28 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Painter salary range in California?
- Pay ranges from about $39,520 to $72,800 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $56,306. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.