Painter Salary in Los Angeles, CA
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$49,773
Hourly Rate
$23.93
/hour
Jobs in Area
405
employed
Painter Salary Range in Los Angeles, CA
Annual Salary Range
$32k
10th percentile
$41k
25th
$61k
75th
$74k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $31,909 | $15.34 |
| 25th Percentile | $40,732 | $19.58 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $49,773 | $23.93 |
| 75th Percentile | $61,005 | $29.33 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $73,604 | $35.39 |
| Average (Mean) | $54,707 | $26.30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Painter salary in Los Angeles, CA is $49,773 per year or $23.93 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Los Angeles, CA Compares
vs National Average
$45,590
vs California Average
$46,802
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$34,021
Cost of living in Los Angeles, CA is 46.3% above the national average.
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