Career Profile Painters, Construction & Maintenance Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $38,900 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. 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 Painters, Construction & Maintenance Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 137 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 137 openings per year are projected for Painters, Construction & Maintenance. +13.8% Employment Change Employment for Painters, Construction & Maintenance is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 13.8% between 2023 and 2028. $18.68 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $18.68/hour. Entry level workers are paid $15.46, while experienced workers are paid $21.22. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 1,105 Painters, Construction & Maintenance in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 1,258. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Painters, Construction & Maintenance are Building Finishing Contractors, Residential Building Construction, and Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Painters, Construction & Maintenance include Public Safety and Security, Administration and Management, and English Language. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Painters, Construction & Maintenance is HS diploma or less. 11% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
