How much does a helpers--painter make in San Diego?
$42,210a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--painters in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $20.29 an hour or $3,518 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.29
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 23
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,990Median: $42,210Highest 10%: $55,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,990 | $18.26 | |
| 25th | $38,060 | $18.30 | |
| Median | $42,210 | $20.29 | |
| 75th | $48,600 | $23.37 | |
| 90th | $55,580 | $26.72 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for helpers--painters.
| San Francisco, CA | $50,440 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,260 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,780 |
| Oxnard, CA | $44,440 |
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Salaries for every job in San Diego, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--painter make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $20.29 ($42,210 a year).
Do helpers--painters make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $42,210 against $40,470 nationally, 4% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $46,220, so San Diego pays 9% less.
Where does San Diego rank for helpers--painter pay?
11 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does a helpers--painter make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,580 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.