How much does a painter make in Stockton?
$50,290a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area. That is $24.18 an hour or $4,191 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.18
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 118 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,370Median: $50,290Highest 10%: $76,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,370 | $18.45 | |
| 25th | $45,320 | $21.79 | |
| Median | $50,290 | $24.18 | |
| 75th | $61,600 | $29.62 | |
| 90th | $76,990 | $37.01 |
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 |
| El Centro, CA | $57,240 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $56,420 |
| San Diego, CA | $55,970 |
| Redding, CA | $54,090 |
| Oxnard, CA | $53,460 |
| Fresno, CA | $52,700 |
| 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 Stockton, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Stockton?
The median hourly pay in the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area is $24.18 ($50,290 a year).
Do painters make more in Stockton than the national average?
Yes: $50,290 against $49,400 nationally, 2% more.
How does Stockton compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $59,020, so Stockton pays 15% less.
Where does Stockton rank for painter pay?
118 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Stockton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,990 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.