Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $59,560 +22.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.63
10th percentile $44,670
90th percentile $80,020
Employed locally 260
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,670
    25th
    $48,220
    50th (median)
    $59,560
    75th
    $62,870
    90th
    $80,020

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 55% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 45% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,240
    Napa, CA $59,190

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$72,740
    Construction Laborers$59,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$86,630
    Electricians$76,940
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$69,350
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$74,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Painters, Construction and Maintenance make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Santa Cruz, CA is $28.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.73 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries?

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 22.4% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $44,670 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,220.