How much does a coating make in San Jose?

$58,910a year

Median yearly pay for coatings in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $28.32 an hour or $4,909 a month.

Hourly: $28.32
Vs. national median: +22%
Rank among cities: 22 of 337
Jobs in the area: 510

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $44,680Median: $58,910Highest 10%: $92,630

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$44,680	$21.48
25th	$48,700	$23.41
Median	$58,910	$28.32
75th	$75,740	$36.41
90th	$92,630	$44.53

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for coatings.

Santa Cruz, CA	$61,260
Vallejo, CA	$59,930
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
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
Riverside, CA	$48,320
Bakersfield, CA	$48,010
Visalia, CA	$46,630

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Related jobs in San Jose

Same field, median yearly pay.

Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$123,200
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$108,200
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$103,000
Power Plant Operator	$98,950
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$89,970
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter	$74,420
Prepress Technician and Worker	$66,670
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker	$64,740
Welder	$64,140
Machinist	$63,540

Salaries for every job in San Jose, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a coating make an hour in San Jose?

The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $28.32 ($58,910 a year).

Do coatings make more in San Jose than the national average?

Yes: $58,910 against $48,250 nationally, 22% more.

How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $52,950, so San Jose pays 11% more.

Where does San Jose rank for coating pay?

22 of 337 metro areas with data.

How much does a coating make starting out in San Jose?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,630 or more.

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.