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Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Salary in California

Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers in California earn a median of $41,600 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$41,600
vs. U.S. median
0% ($41,600)
Rank among states
22 of 37
Jobs in the state
Not published

Pay range in California

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,270; the top 10% earn over $57,090. Nationally the range is $31,470 to $60,820.

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Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers pay in California

How much do painting, coating, and decorating workers make in California?

The median is $41,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,270 and the top 10% earn over $57,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is California a good state for painting, coating, and decorating workers?

On pay alone it ranks 22 of 37 (0% vs. the national median of $41,600). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses