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Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers average salary by city in California
- Sacramento$56,600
- San Francisco$54,120
- San Jose$52,550
- Riverside$46,700
- San Diego$45,310
- Los Angeles$43,610
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | $56,600 | $49,750 | $37,840 | $46,070 | 107 |
| San Francisco | $54,120 | $47,310 | $44,470 | $44,226 | 116 |
| San Jose | $52,550 | $48,470 | $45,630 | $43,058 | 110 |
| Riverside | $46,700 | $40,120 | $37,610 | $38,700 | 106 |
| San Diego | $45,310 | $41,680 | $39,180 | $37,638 | 112 |
| Los Angeles | $43,610 | $41,600 | $41,600 | $36,341 | 114 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary in other states
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers salary by city and state
More about pay in California
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9123.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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