Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Painter jobs in Santa Ana, CA

12,100 painters employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $59,080/year median · 20% above the national median.

  • Direct ATS apply — no login walls.
  • Pay-by-metro, not a national average.
  • Pay data sourced from BLS OEWS May 2025.

The median painter salary in Santa Ana, CA is $59,080/year, with a typical range of $47,530 to $68,640 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Pay stats
MetricValueSource
Median salary$59,080/yearBLS
### Salary facts Median and range. - Use for negotiation.

Painter pay in Santa Ana, CA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $47,530 $59,080 $68,640
25th$47,530 Median$59,080 75th$68,640 vs US20% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (SOC 47-2141, Painter). Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Full Painter salary guide →

What is a Painter salary in Santa Ana?

The median painter salary in Santa Ana, CA is $59,080/year, with a typical range of $47,530 to $68,640 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 12,100 painters employed in the Santa Ana metro area. Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Painter pay bands in Santa Ana 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.

Lead Painter

Typical lead band in Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$52,876–$69,241
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 Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$51,990–$70,305
Common on
Workday

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 Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$50,218–$64,988
Common on
Greenhouse

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 Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$51,990–$73,495
Common on
Lever

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 Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$48,445–$67,114
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 — Santa Ana Metro

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

  1. Entry Painter0–2 yrs$42,537
  2. Mid Painter2–5 yrs$56,126
  3. Senior Painter5–8 yrs$70,896
  4. Staff Painter8–12 yrs$85,666
  5. Lead Painter12+ yrs$100,436

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

Employers in the Painter hiring market in Santa Ana

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

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 Santa Ana post Painter jobs

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

Painter in Santa Ana, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Painter earn in Santa Ana, CA?
Median $59,080/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $47,530–$68,640. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
How many Painter jobs are there in Santa Ana?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 12,100 Painter roles employed in the Santa Ana metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Santa Ana 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?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Painter openings in Santa Ana and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
Get Jobeezy

Find Painter jobs in Santa Ana — and let Jobeezy apply for you.

Free to start. No resume writing. No cover letters. We handle the search, the filter, and the apply — you just say yes to interviews.

Free on iPhone and Android. You can delete your account in one tap.