Painters for hire in San Diego, CA
Find painters who specialize in applying various techniques to enhance the aesthetic appeal of structures while using skills in color theory, surface preparation and finishing. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in San Diego, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Paints8%Communication Skills7%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED92%Bachelor's degree5%Master's degree3%Years of experience
More than 10 years36%6-10 years34%3-5 years18%Current company
Contemporary Surface SolutionsGENERAL COATINGS CORPORATION24 Hour Fitness
Time at current job
More than 5 years39%2-5 years36%1-2 years14%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Painter: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $87,988 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,155 – $115,283 yearly
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Lead Painter
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationAirless Paint SprayingEPA Type IEPA Type IIJourneyman HVACPaint Sprayers+13 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipPaintsPainter
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationEPA CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CInfection Control CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCleaningLead Painter
Lemon Grove, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPainter/Laborer
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipIndustrial PaintingEngineer ll /LeadPainter
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipPainter journeyman
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10OSHAForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsStuccoCaulkingConstruction PaintingPaints
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What's the average time to fill a painter role?
The average time to fill a painter role is 92 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do painters tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a painter include: paints, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a painter?
Common licenses or certifications for painters include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Non-CDL Class C.
What are some job titles related to painters?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to painters include: lead painter, engineer ll /leadpainter and painter/laborer.
What level of education is common for a painter?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a painter in San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a painter?
Most painters have 23 years of professional experience.
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