Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $50,170 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.12
10th percentile $40,820
90th percentile $78,840
Employed locally 4,370
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,820
    25th
    $46,450
    50th (median)
    $50,170
    75th
    $62,820
    90th
    $78,840

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 49% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Painters, Construction and Maintenance

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $79,960
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $72,970
    Hawaii $67,620
    Urban Honolulu, HI $66,610
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $66,290
    Fairbanks-College, AK $65,830

    Nearby metros — Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $63,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,910
    Carson City, NV $61,300
    Vallejo, CA $59,650
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,560
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,240

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $73,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $93,710
    Construction Laborers $58,600
    Electricians $75,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,130
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $69,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Painters, Construction and Maintenance make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in San Diego, CA is $24.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.16 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries?

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in San Diego, CA is 3.1% above the national median of $48,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in San Diego?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $40,820 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,450.