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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Salary in California

In California, painting, coating, and decorating workers earn a median of $44,420 per year.

Median (California)
$44,420
Bottom 10%
$35,830
Top 10%
$79,560
Employed in California
930

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, painting, coating, and decorating workers earn a median of $44,420 — 9% above the national median of $40,860. Locally the range runs $35,830 to $79,560. About 930 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #17 of 36 states for painting, coating, and decorating workers pay — roughly the 54th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (New York, $68,140) by 53%. State employment of about 930 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$40,860
US bottom 10%
$28,490
US top 10%
$62,770

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Active Listening
  • Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Writing
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies

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