How much does a coating make in California?
$52,950a year
Median yearly pay for coatings in California. That is $25.46 an hour or $4,413 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.46
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 11,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,790Median: $52,950Highest 10%: $82,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,790 | $17.69 | |
| 25th | $43,840 | $21.08 | |
| Median | $52,950 | $25.46 | |
| 75th | $68,890 | $33.12 | |
| 90th | $82,640 | $39.73 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Cruz, CA | $61,260 |
| Vallejo, CA | $59,930 |
| San Jose, CA | $58,910 |
| Salinas, CA | $58,390 |
| San Francisco, CA | $58,390 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $58,240 |
| San Diego, CA | $57,780 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $55,810 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $54,870 |
| Redding, CA | $53,330 |
| Chico, CA | $52,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $51,270 |
| Modesto, CA | $51,020 |
| Stockton, CA | $51,020 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $49,820 |
| Oxnard, CA | $49,390 |
| Merced, CA | $48,890 |
| Fresno, CA | $48,660 |
| Yuba City, CA | $48,340 |
| Riverside, CA | $48,320 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $48,010 |
| Visalia, CA | $46,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for coatings.
| 5. Maryland | $55,510 |
| 6. Colorado | $53,590 |
| 7. Mississippi | $53,170 |
| 8. California | $52,950 |
| 9. Connecticut | $52,900 |
| 10. Minnesota | $52,210 |
| 11. Hawaii | $51,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a coating make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $25.46 ($52,950 a year).
Do coatings make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $52,950 against $48,250 nationally, 10% more.
Where does California rank for coating pay?
California ranks 8 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays coatings the most?
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA, with a median of $61,260 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.