Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Painter jobs in San Francisco, CA

5,310 painters employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $63,600/year median · 29% above the national median.

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The median painter salary in San Francisco, CA is $63,600/year, with a typical range of $56,430 to $78,370 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Painter pay in San Francisco, CA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $56,430 $63,600 $78,370
25th$56,430 Median$63,600 75th$78,370 vs US29% above the national median

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

What is a Painter salary in San Francisco?

The median painter salary in San Francisco, CA is $63,600/year, with a typical range of $56,430 to $78,370 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 5,310 painters employed in the San Francisco metro area.

Painter pay bands in San Francisco 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 San Francisco
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Francisco, CA
Typical pay range
$58,829–$72,249
Common on
iCIMS

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

Senior Painter

Typical senior band in San Francisco
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Francisco, CA
Typical pay range
$54,060–$71,104
Common on
Workday

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 San Francisco
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Francisco, CA
Typical pay range
$55,014–$77,973
Common on
iCIMS

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 San Francisco
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Francisco, CA
Typical pay range
$55,967–$73,394
Common on
Ashby

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

Senior Painter

Typical senior band in San Francisco
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Francisco, CA
Typical pay range
$54,060–$76,828
Common on
Workday

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

Painter Career Ladder — San Francisco Metro

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

  1. Entry Painter0–2 yrs$45,792
  2. Mid Painter2–5 yrs$60,420
  3. Senior Painter5–8 yrs$76,320
  4. Staff Painter8–12 yrs$92,220
  5. Lead Painter12+ yrs$108,120

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

Employers in the Painter hiring market in San Francisco

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

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 San Francisco post Painter jobs

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

Painter in San Francisco, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Painter earn in San Francisco, CA?
Median $63,600/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $56,430–$78,370. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Painter jobs are there in San Francisco?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 5,310 Painter roles employed in the San Francisco metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do San Francisco 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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