How much does a painting make in San Diego?
$41,680a year
Median yearly pay for paintings in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $20.04 an hour or $3,473 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.04
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,830Median: $41,680Highest 10%: $62,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,830 | $18.19 | |
| 25th | $39,180 | $18.84 | |
| Median | $41,680 | $20.04 | |
| 75th | $44,860 | $21.57 | |
| 90th | $62,950 | $30.26 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for paintings.
| Sacramento, CA | $49,750 |
| San Francisco, CA | $47,310 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $41,600 |
| Riverside, CA | $40,120 |
Related jobs in San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in San Diego, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a painting make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $20.04 ($41,680 a year).
Do paintings make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $41,680 against $41,600 nationally, 0% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $41,600, so San Diego pays 0% more.
Where does San Diego rank for painting pay?
23 of 39 metro areas with data.
How much does a painting make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,950 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.