Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $59,240 +21.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.48
10th percentile $47,980
90th percentile $83,010
Employed locally 2,600
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,980
    25th
    $55,560
    50th (median)
    $59,240
    75th
    $73,490
    90th
    $83,010

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 38% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 62% 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
    Napa, CA $59,190

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $95,020
    Carpenters $78,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $126,570
    Construction Laborers $71,820
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $90,220
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $82,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in San Jose, CA is $28.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in San Jose, CA is 21.7% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $47,980 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,560.