How much does a helpers--painter make in California?
$46,220a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--painters in California. That is $22.22 an hour or $3,852 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.22
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 25
- Jobs in the state
- 1,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,940Median: $46,220Highest 10%: $59,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,940 | $18.24 | |
| 25th | $38,500 | $18.51 | |
| Median | $46,220 | $22.22 | |
| 75th | $51,940 | $24.97 | |
| 90th | $59,730 | $28.72 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $50,440 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,260 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,780 |
| Oxnard, CA | $44,440 |
| San Diego, CA | $42,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for helpers--painters.
| 1. Ohio | $53,340 |
| 2. New York | $52,000 |
| 3. Hawaii | $51,540 |
| 4. California | $46,220 |
| 5. Montana | $44,720 |
| 6. Utah | $44,500 |
| 7. Virginia | $43,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--painter make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $22.22 ($46,220 a year).
Do helpers--painters make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $46,220 against $40,470 nationally, 14% more.
Where does California rank for helpers--painter pay?
California ranks 4 of 25 states.
Which city in California pays helpers--painters the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $50,440 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.