How much does a painting make in Sacramento?
$49,750a year
Median yearly pay for paintings in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $23.92 an hour or $4,146 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.92
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,960Median: $49,750Highest 10%: $85,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,960 | $17.29 | |
| 25th | $37,840 | $18.19 | |
| Median | $49,750 | $23.92 | |
| 75th | $80,470 | $38.69 | |
| 90th | $85,160 | $40.94 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for paintings.
| San Francisco, CA | $47,310 |
| San Diego, CA | $41,680 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $41,600 |
| Riverside, CA | $40,120 |
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Salaries for every job in Sacramento, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a painting make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $23.92 ($49,750 a year).
Do paintings make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $49,750 against $41,600 nationally, 20% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $41,600, so Sacramento pays 20% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for painting pay?
8 of 39 metro areas with data.
How much does a painting make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,160 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.