Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Painter, Construction & Maintenance Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $42,500 This is the median salary for this occupation. Painters apply paint, stain, and coatings to walls and ceilings, buildings, large machinery and equipment, and bridges and other structures. General Information 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). Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Painter, Construction & Maintenance Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 156 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 156 openings per year are projected for Painter, Construction & Maintenance. +13.8% Employment Change Employment for Painter, Construction & Maintenance is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 13.8% between 2025 and 2030. $20.42 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $20.42/hour. Entry level workers are paid $9.34, while experienced workers are paid $24.89. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 1,424 Painter, Construction & Maintenance in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 1,621. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Painter, Construction & Maintenance are Building Finishing Contractors, All Other Industries, and Residential Building Construction. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Painter, Construction & Maintenance include Public Safety and Security, Administration and Management, and Customer and Personal Service. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Painter, Construction & Maintenance is HS diploma or less. 11% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
