Painters for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership6%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree8%Bachelor's degree3%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years24%Current company
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Last updated: Aug 21, 2026
Painter: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $87,107 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,239 – $114,549 yearly
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Lead Painter
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLEPA CertificationJourneyman PlumberDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsConstruction InspectionPainter
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
ASE CertificationI-CAR CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL BServsafeSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingPainter
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
CHHAIICRC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationHCADriver's LicenseReal Estate Broker+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipEnglishResidential PaintingForeman painter
National City, California
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Fall Protection CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPainter
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Construction PaintingPaintsAirless Paint SprayingSpray Guns (Painting, Coating and Spraying Tool)Paint SprayersDrywallSandblaster/Painter
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CHazmat EndorsementSkills
ClimbingOSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)OSHAEHSComputer OperationComputer Literacy
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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: communication skills, leadership and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for a painter?
Common licenses or certifications for painters include: Driver's License, Non-CDL Class C and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to painters?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to painters include: engineer ll /leadpainter, sandblaster/painter and lead 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 14 years of professional experience.
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