Median salary
$28.43/hr
per hour · USD
Typical range
$22.23/hr – $33.63/hr
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
72.7%
8 of 11 roles
Live roles
11
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
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Auto Painter Helper
Powder Coat Painter – 2nd Shift
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
ASM Global
|
$69,950 | 2 |
|
Northrop Grumman
|
$74,700 | 1 |
|
Hawthorne Machinery Co.
|
$60,320 | 1 |
|
Amentum
|
$59,134 | 1 |
|
Ableserve
|
$56,160 | 1 |
|
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
|
$46,228 | 1 |
|
Caliber Collision
|
$42,640 | 1 |
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How much do Painter roles in California pay?
The median salary for Painter roles in California is $28.43/hr per year. Most pay falls between $22.23/hr (25th percentile) and $33.63/hr (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $21.19/hr to $33.63/hr.
These figures are computed live from 11 active Painter roles in California on JobsRadar, of which 8 (72.7%) 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 Northrop Grumman, ASM Global, Hawthorne Machinery Co. and Amentum.
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 $59,134 per year, with most pay between $46,228 and $69,950 (25th–75th percentile), based on 8 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Painter salary range in California?
- Pay ranges from about $44,075 to $69,950 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $59,134. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.