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Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary

in Stockton-Lodi, CA

The median pay for a painters, construction and maintenance in Stockton-Lodi, CA is $50,290/year ($24.18/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $77K for experienced workers. Prices run high here (RPP 105.09), so that salary is closer to $47,854 in real purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,742/month, about 53.1% of take-home, which is tight.

Our verdict:Rough. This salary fights the rent
Median pay
$50K
per year, before taxes
Hourly
$24.18
median hourly rate
Starting out
$38K
10th percentile
Top earners
$77K
90th percentile

Where the paycheck goes

What $50K actually covers in Stockton-Lodi, month by month

Take-home pay
after estimated taxes
$3,428/mo
Rent
2-bedroom median (HUD)
-$1,742/mo
Groceries
scaled to local prices
-$412/mo
Utilities
power, water, internet
-$206/mo
Transportation
car, gas, transit
-$362/mo
Healthcare *
employee share only
-$240/mo
Rent as % of take-home50.8% ⚠ above 30% guideline
Left over each month$466/mo

Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Stockton-Lodi’s Regional Price Parity (105.09). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.

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About painters, construction and maintenances

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 225,190
Stockton-Lodi, CA employed: 590
Category: Construction & Trades

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What this looks like in Stockton-Lodi

Painters, construction and maintenance pay in Stockton-Lodi tracks closely to the national median, $50K locally vs. $49K nationwide, a 2% difference. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,742/month, which is 50.8% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost-of-living overall is 5% above the national average (BEA RPP 105.09), so groceries and services cost more too. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.

Compared to nearby metros

Median pay for painters, construction and maintenances in metros near Stockton-Lodi, adjusted for local cost of living.

COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.

Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Stockton-Lodi, CA

Bar chart showing Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary percentiles in Stockton-Lodi, CA: 10th percentile $38,370, 25th percentile $45,320, median $50,290, 75th percentile $61,600, 90th percentile $76,990. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$38K25th$45KMedian$50K75th$62K90th$77K
Bar chart showing Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary percentiles in Stockton-Lodi, CA: 10th percentile $38,370, 25th percentile $45,320, median $50,290, 75th percentile $61,600, 90th percentile $76,990. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level painters, construction and maintenances (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $50K. Top earners bring in $77K or more, a $39K spread from bottom to top.

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Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

View Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in all states
StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Hawaii$68K+38%1,900
Illinois$61K+24%6,820
Alaska$61K+23%440
Washington$60K+21%9,510
New York$60K+21%13,040
District of Columbia$60K+20%500
Maine$59K+20%2,120
New Jersey$59K+20%4,110
California$59K+19%38,430
Delaware$59K+18%480
Connecticut$58K+18%2,230
Montana$58K+18%920
Massachusetts$58K+16%4,430
Missouri$58K+16%3,980
Minnesota$57K+16%3,810
Nevada$56K+14%4,120
North Dakota$55K+11%420
Vermont$53K+8%550
Colorado$53K+7%3,480
Pennsylvania$52K+6%5,980
Michigan$51K+3%4,920
Indiana$50K+2%3,510
Wisconsin$50K+1%3,350
Iowa$50K+1%1,770
New Hampshire$50K+1%910
Ohio$49K+0%5,600
Maryland$49K-1%3,750
Oregon$49K-1%5,410
Georgia$48K-2%2,760
Arizona$48K-2%5,210
South Dakota$48K-3%670
Kentucky$48K-3%1,390
Florida$48K-4%22,450
Virginia$47K-4%5,930
Nebraska$47K-4%1,590
Wyoming$47K-4%480
Louisiana$46K-6%4,090
New Mexico$46K-6%1,010
Utah$46K-7%3,510
Kansas$46K-8%1,570
Texas$45K-8%18,330
Oklahoma$45K-9%1,880
Idaho$45K-9%2,040
Mississippi$45K-9%1,060
West Virginia$44K-10%720
North Carolina$44K-11%5,220
Alabama$44K-11%1,570
Tennessee$43K-12%3,040
Rhode Island$42K-16%1,160
South Carolina$41K-17%2,080
Arkansas$40K-19%890
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Can a painters, construction and maintenance afford a 2BR apartment alone in Stockton-Lodi?

It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $50K, rent takes 50.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,742/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,000/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.

What’s the entry-level salary for painters, construction and maintenances in Stockton-Lodi?

The 10th-percentile wage — what new painters, construction and maintenances typically earn — is $38K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,680/month. At HUD’s $1,742/month FMR, rent would take 65% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.

Is painters, construction and maintenance a high-paying job in Stockton-Lodi?

Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $50K locally vs. $49K nationally, a 2% difference.

How does Stockton-Lodi compare to the national average for painters, construction and maintenances?

Stockton-Lodi pays $50K median vs. the U.S. average of $49K — that’s +2%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 105.09), the purchasing-power equivalent is $48K — below the national median.

How much do painters, construction and maintenances make in Stockton-Lodi, CA?

The median is $50,290 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,370, and experienced painters, construction and maintenances can clear $76,990. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $50K enough to live in Stockton-Lodi?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,428/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,742/month, which eats 50.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a painters, construction and maintenance salary go in Stockton-Lodi?

Stockton-Lodi has a Regional Price Parity of 105.09 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median painters, construction and maintenance salary is worth about $47,854 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do painters, construction and maintenances get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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