Painter

SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

Painters and paperhangers should have good manual dexterity, vision, and color sense. They also need physical stamina and balance to work on ladders and platforms. Primary skills include: prepare building surfaces for paint, finishes, wallpaper, or adhesives; paint walls or other structural surfaces; follow safe waste disposal procedures and other safety procedures; apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings; apply plaster, stucco or related material; repair cracks, defects, or damage in installed building materials; use power tools and spray paint equipment; read work orders; communicate with customers. 

AVERAGE SALARY

• $48,730 (annually)
• $23.43 (hourly)

SALARY RANGES 

• $39,230– $62,360 (annually)
• $18.86 – $29.98 (hourly)

*SOURCE: Occupational Employment Statistics Program, US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, for Colorado.  https://www.bls.gov/oes/