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Painting and Decorating Workers

Paint or decorate articles such as glass, pottery, jewelry, or books.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Well below the statewide median
 $18.44 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Average
Growth rate:  6.3%    Read more about outlook

Education:

 High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

 Typical Work Tasks
  • Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
  • Attach decorative or functional accessories to products.
  • Cut fabrics.
  • Fill cracks, imperfections, or holes in products or workpieces.
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Job Title Examples:

 Bakery Decorator
Decaler
Industrial Painter

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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: $18.44
Statewide median: $25.22

 

This career pays well below the statewide median wage.


Wages for Painting and Decorating Workers *

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