How much does a painter make in El Centro?
$57,240a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the El Centro, CA metro area. That is $27.52 an hour or $4,770 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.52
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,050Median: $57,240Highest 10%: $82,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,050 | $17.33 | |
| 25th | $44,040 | $21.17 | |
| Median | $57,240 | $27.52 | |
| 75th | $73,140 | $35.16 | |
| 90th | $82,870 | $39.84 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for painters.
| San Francisco, CA | $63,600 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $62,790 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $62,400 |
| Vallejo, CA | $62,370 |
| San Jose, CA | $61,970 |
| Napa, CA | $61,400 |
| Salinas, CA | $60,860 |
| Sacramento, CA | $59,510 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $59,120 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $59,080 |
| Yuba City, CA | $58,890 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $58,540 |
| Merced, CA | $58,220 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $56,420 |
| San Diego, CA | $55,970 |
| Redding, CA | $54,090 |
| Oxnard, CA | $53,460 |
| Fresno, CA | $52,700 |
| Stockton, CA | $50,290 |
| Modesto, CA | $48,960 |
| Riverside, CA | $48,910 |
| Chico, CA | $47,130 |
| Visalia, CA | $43,810 |
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Salaries for every job in El Centro, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in El Centro?
The median hourly pay in the El Centro, CA metro area is $27.52 ($57,240 a year).
Do painters make more in El Centro than the national average?
Yes: $57,240 against $49,400 nationally, 16% more.
How does El Centro compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $59,020, so El Centro pays 3% less.
Where does El Centro rank for painter pay?
63 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in El Centro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,870 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.