Painters for hire in San Diego, CA

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    1,807

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Paints8%
    Communication Skills7%
    Leadership5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED84%
    Associate's degree8%
    Vocational or technical training5%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years60%
    6-10 years20%
    1-2 years10%
  • Current company

    24 Hour Fitness
    Bae Systems Inc
    Solar Turbines
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years83%
    Less than a year17%

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Last updated: Oct 22, 2026

Painter: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in San Diego, CA: $89,275 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $67,247 – $118,517 yearly

*Indeed data (US)

  • Lead Painter / Acting Site Lead

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    OSHA 10Driver's LicenseCDL a

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsPaints
  • Painter

    Chula Vista, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseCDL C

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipConstruction PaintingPaintsIndustrial Painting
  • Lead Painter

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseCNA

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsConstruction PaintingPaintsAirless Paint Spraying
  • Engineer ll /LeadPainter

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    DOT Physical CertificationDriver's License

    Skills

    Time ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadership
  • Lead Painter

    Chula Vista, California

    Licenses & certifications

    EPA CertificationAirless Paint SprayingEPA Type IEPA Type IIJourneyman HVACPaint Sprayers+14 more

    Skills

    Service Technician ExperienceTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipHVAC System Maintenance
  • Painter

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNon-CDL Class C

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsPaintsCommercial PaintingHand ToolsIndustrial PaintingEnglish

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What's the average time to fill a painter role?

The average time to fill a painter role is 94 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 painters?

Common licenses or certifications for painters include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and CDL a.

What are some job titles related to painters?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to painters include: lead painter, construction site painter and engineer ll /leadpainter.

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 17 years of professional experience.

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