Painters for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Leadership7%Communication Skills7%Paints6%Education level
High school diploma or GED90%Associate's degree5%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years8%3-5 years22%Current company
Contemporary Surface SolutionsGENERAL COATINGS CORPORATIONAcrylicimprovementsTime at current job
Less than a year9%1-2 years23%2-5 years34%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Painter: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $87,880 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,038 – $115,202 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
National City, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipDrywallInterpreting Technical DrawingsSupervising ExperienceMaintenance painter
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
DrivingPackingPackagingPicking & PackingOrder PickingOffice ManagementPainter journeyman
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10OSHAForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsStuccoCaulkingTrimming (Gardening Technique)Construction PaintingScenic painter
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDOSHA 10CPRSkills
Heavy LiftingFloral Arrangement DesignFloral DesignLighting SystemsSet Lighting SetupRoof FramingLead Painter
National City, California
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceDrywallDrywall RepairDrywall InstallationPaints
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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: leadership, communication skills and paints.
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, painter/laborer and construction site painter.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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