Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Painter jobs in Sacramento, CA

2,410 painters employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $59,510/year median · 20% above the national median.

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The median painter salary in Sacramento, CA is $59,510/year, with a typical range of $46,860 to $76,670 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Painter pay in Sacramento, CA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Sacramento metro. Half of Painters earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $46,860 $59,510 $76,670
25th$46,860 Median$59,510 75th$76,670 vs US20% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area (SOC 47-2141, Painter). Full Painter salary guide →

What is a Painter salary in Sacramento?

The median painter salary in Sacramento, CA is $59,510/year, with a typical range of $46,860 to $76,670 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 2,410 painters employed in the Sacramento metro area.

Painter pay bands in Sacramento by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Staff Painter

Typical staff band in Sacramento
Example (illustrative)
Location
Sacramento, CA
Typical pay range
$48,798–$72,959
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Painter

Typical entry level band in Sacramento
Example (illustrative)
Location
Sacramento, CA
Typical pay range
$49,690–$65,461
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Painter

Typical lead band in Sacramento
Example (illustrative)
Location
Sacramento, CA
Typical pay range
$49,690–$67,603
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Painter

Typical entry level band in Sacramento
Example (illustrative)
Location
Sacramento, CA
Typical pay range
$55,939–$72,959
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Painter

Typical staff band in Sacramento
Example (illustrative)
Location
Sacramento, CA
Typical pay range
$53,261–$71,888
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Painter Career Ladder — Sacramento Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Sacramento’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Painter0–2 yrs$42,847
  2. Mid Painter2–5 yrs$56,534
  3. Senior Painter5–8 yrs$71,412
  4. Staff Painter8–12 yrs$86,289
  5. Lead Painter12+ yrs$101,167

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 47-2141, Painter).

Employers in the Painter hiring market in Sacramento

  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Sacramento post Painter jobs

Employers in the Sacramento metro typically post Painter roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Painter in Sacramento, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Painter earn in Sacramento, CA?
Median $59,510/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $46,860–$76,670. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Painter jobs are there in Sacramento?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 2,410 Painter roles employed in the Sacramento metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Sacramento employers use for Painter?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Painter jobs for me?
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