How much does a painting make in San Francisco?
$47,310a year
Median yearly pay for paintings in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $22.75 an hour or $3,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.75
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,520Median: $47,310Highest 10%: $80,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,520 | $20.92 | |
| 25th | $44,470 | $21.38 | |
| Median | $47,310 | $22.75 | |
| 75th | $57,140 | $27.47 | |
| 90th | $80,620 | $38.76 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for paintings.
| Sacramento, CA | $49,750 |
| San Diego, CA | $41,680 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $41,600 |
| Riverside, CA | $40,120 |
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Salaries for every job in San Francisco, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a painting make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $22.75 ($47,310 a year).
Do paintings make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $47,310 against $41,600 nationally, 14% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $41,600, so San Francisco pays 14% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for painting pay?
16 of 39 metro areas with data.
How much does a painting make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,620 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.