Painter Job Description

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painter
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The Painter uses tools, paint and materials such as plaster to change the appearance and texture of buildings, walls and other structures. Their role is preparing walls and other surfaces before painting, and mixing and applying paints, varnishes and sealants for a lasting finish. Their responsibilities are selecting the correct tools and paints for projects, buying paint, brushes and other supplies, covering exposed objects and surfaces with putty and plaster to repair cracks, obeying workplace safety rules, and keeping the workspace and tools clean.

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    Avg Pay: $44K
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    Education you need to become a Painter

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    • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Construction Management
      The number of occurrences matches with Painter in our database.
      Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$24,321Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
    • Master Degree in Painting
      The number of occurrences matches with Painter in our database.
      Avg. Duration:24 monthsAvg. Fees:$30,903Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
    • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Theater
      The number of occurrences matches with Painter in our database.
      Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$44,969Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
    • Bachelor Degree in Fine Art
      The number of occurrences matches with Painter in our database.
      Avg. Duration:47 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,507Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
    • Bachelor Degree in Painting
      The number of occurrences matches with Painter in our database.
      Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,679Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
    • Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts
      The number of occurrences matches with Painter in our database.
      Avg. Duration:47 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,507Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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    Annual Pay Estimate for Painter and Other Important Info

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    10.2 years
    $43K
    The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
    2.66 years
    Mixed
    The average number of roles it took our users to get to this one
    3
    931 out of 4000

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