RealWage

Structural Steel Painter Apprentice

Class code 6519 · Bargaining Unit R12

Authorized salary ranges

What CalHR authorizes this class to be paid.
RangeMonthlyAnnual
A$4,230 to $5,046$50,760 to $60,552
B$4,417 to $5,284$53,004 to $63,408
C$4,622 to $5,533$55,464 to $66,396
D$4,840 to $5,784$58,080 to $69,408

Representation

International Union of Operating Engineers represents Bargaining Unit R12, Craft and Maintenance.

Where these jobs are

40 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.

DepartmentEmployees
Department of Transportation40

Against the market

The BLS median wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance across all California employers was $59,020 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $50,760 to $69,408 a year.

Pay scale effective . Payroll data through 2025.