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Job Description


	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.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Significant Points


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	Painters and Paperhangers

Most workers learn informally on the job as helpers, but some experts recommend completion of an apprenticeship program. Employment prospects for painters should be excellent due to the large numbers of workers who leave the occupation for other jobs; paperhangers will face very limited opportunities. About 45 percent of painters and paperhangers are self-employed.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Painters, Construction and Maintenance
Building Finishing Contractors	121,890
Residential Building Construction	10,050
Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	5,560
Nonresidential Building Construction	4,800
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	4,060
Other Specialty Trade Contractors	3,640
Lessors of Real Estate	3,330
Activities Related to Real Estate	2,990
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	2,820
Employment Services	2,590

Career Video

Title: "Painters and Paperhangers"

Duration: 01:08

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Painters, Construction and Maintenance
Average Annual Salary	$38,830
Average Hourly Wage	$18.67
Total Employment	184,820