Painters, Construction and Maintenance
Role Overview
Paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. May remove old paint to prepare surface prior to painting. May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency. Excludes “Paperhangers” (47-2142).
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $67,620 |
| Alaska | $65,610 |
| Illinois | $62,390 |
| Minnesota | $60,900 |
| New Jersey | $60,290 |
| District of Columbia | $59,810 |
| Washington | $58,520 |
| California | $57,450 |
| North Dakota | $57,390 |
| Maine | $56,270 |
| New York | $56,020 |
| Massachusetts | $55,870 |
| Delaware | $55,770 |
| Ohio | $53,650 |
| Connecticut | $53,610 |
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Median Annual Salary
$48,660
Projected Growth (10yr)
+3.8%
Avg. annual openings
28.1k
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