Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $57,660 +18.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.72
10th percentile $42,320
90th percentile $92,780
Employed locally 390
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,320
    25th
    $47,560
    50th (median)
    $57,660
    75th
    $63,850
    90th
    $92,780

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 62% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 38% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $60,320
    Carpenters $72,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $92,830
    Electricians $80,070
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $83,780
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $64,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in San Luis Obispo, CA is $27.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 18.5% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $42,320 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,560.