Painter I

Class code 6526 · Bargaining Unit R12

Authorized salary ranges

What CalHR authorizes this class to be paid.
Range	Monthly	Annual
A	$4,930 to $5,901	$59,160 to $70,812
B	$5,404 to $6,476	$64,848 to $77,712

Representation

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

Bargaining Unit R12 raise history
The current memorandum of understanding

Where these jobs are

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

Department	Employees
Hospitals, Department of State	28
Department of General Services	25
Department of Veterans Affairs	8
Department of Developmental Services	7
California Science Center	2

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 $59,160 to $77,712 a year.