Commercial Painter Career

*A job as a Commercial Painter falls under the broader career category of Painters, Construction and Maintenance. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Painters, Construction and Maintenance : 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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Painters, Construction and Maintenanc Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$41,510

Median Hourly Wage

$19.96*

Total Employed Nationally

217,280


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.