Painting and Decorating Workers
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Painting and Decorating Workers *
U S |
$16.41 | $19.18 | $23.08 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$16.71 | $19.52 | $22.58 |
Central Minnesota |
$17.03 | $19.27 | $22.73 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$16.42 | $20.97 | $21.01 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$17.08 | $18.53 | $24.99 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 400 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Painting and Decorating Workers most often work?
- Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
- Food and Beverage Stores
- General Merchandise Stores
- Food Manufacturing
- Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
Current Demand
This career is currently in low demand.
Future Demand
This career is high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 310 new Painting and Decorating Workers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 12,400 | 13,200 | 800 | 6.3% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 296 | 307 | 11 | 3.7% |
| Central Minnesota | 38 | 41 | 3 | 7.9% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 165 | 172 | 7 | 4.2% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.