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Avg. salary range
$56k–$58k
across regions
Hours / Day
10
Days / Week
4
working days
About this career
Industrial painters are responsible for applying paint, varnishes, and similar coatings to materials. Many of these painters have a specific industry in which they work, such as automotive painting, house painting, painting the interiors and exteriors of buildings, painting the framework of bridges, and painting machinery of all different types and sizes. In addition to the painting itself, many industrial painters are also responsible for cleaning and preparing the surface to be painted, removing previous finishes, and cleaning up of the area after each step is done.
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Where you could work
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Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
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Attention To Detail
Do you often notice things that other people miss? Are you able to complete a project with few or no mistakes?
Organization
Are you able to keep clutter to a minimum? Can you keep track of lots of different information?
Quality Control
Are you good at responding to feedback? Are you able to repeat a task with consistent results?
Strength/ Dexterity
Are you able to lift a moderate amount of weight without any issue? Can you stand or walk for an extended period of time?
Education & Training
High School Diploma
A high school diploma is a North American academic qualification awarded upon high school graduation. The high school diploma is typically studied for over the course of four years, from Grade 9 to Grade 12.
Compensation
North Central
Washington
Low
$46,400
Average
$55,700
High
$61,600
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
4 on · 3 off per cycle
Typical shifts are usually 10 hours long, 4 to 5 days a week. Day and night shifts are available with rotated weekend shifts.
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$57,033
Overall Rank
155th
out of 199 careers
In Manufacturing & Aerospace
11th
out of 18 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
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