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How to become painting, coating, and decorating workerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$41,600
25th–75th pct. $37,030–$50,360
Top pay (est.)
$79,100
Top 10% $60,820
Pay in 5 years
$48,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$55,800est.
$48,000–$64,800
Outlook score
38/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
35%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+1.3%
700 openings / yr

How to become painting, coating, and decorating workers

Typical education
No formal educational credential
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers

Key skills

Social Perceptiveness
2.8
Monitoring
2.6
Coordination
2.6
Critical Thinking
2.6
Speaking
2.5
Time Management
2.4
Operations Monitoring
2.2
Judgment and Decision Making
2.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

English Language
2.5
Production and Processing
2.5
Education and Training
2.2
Chemistry
2.1
Psychology
1.9
Public Safety and Security
1.9
Customer and Personal Service
1.8
Administration and Management
1.7

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMonitoring and Controlling ResourcesUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsProcessing Information

Important abilities

Near VisionVisual Color DiscriminationArm-Hand SteadinessOral ExpressionFinger DexterityOral Comprehension

Education of workers

Less than high school
59%
High school diploma
21%
Some college
17%
Post-secondary certificate
3%

Training before entry

None / short demo
57%
Up to 1 month
36%
6–12 months
4%
1–3 months
3%

Related work experience

Up to 1 month
31%
6–12 months
17%
1–3 months
3%
2–4 years
2%
1–2 years
1%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as painting, coating, and decorating workers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.