CAREERS TO CONSIDER

CARPENTRY

HVAC

PLUMBING

ELECTRICAL

MASONRY

WELDING

PAINTING

ROOFING

CONSTRUCTION
AND REMODELING

LANDSCAPING

PROPERTY
INVESTMENT

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

HANDYWORK

RESTORATION

Painters

Artists of Communities

Painters use color, texture and prints to add personality to the structures and environments in our communities. They’re typically associated with painting homes, but there’s so much more that they contribute. Filling holes, mixing paints to land the client’s dream color, consulting on color options, creating murals and painting exterior surfaces all fall in the job description of painters. They are creative and critical thinkers with reliable careers that are in demand all year round.

DID YOU KNOW?

56 %

of painters reported a shortage of workers in 20201

REQUIREMENTS

Hand-Eye
Coordination

Creativity

Detail-
Oriented

Time
Management

Color Vision

Communication
Skills

STARTING SALARY

$32K-$72K2

JOBS AVAILABLE

372.4K3

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RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Use professional techniques to apply primers, sealer, paint coating and other finishes
  • Clean surfaces and work area before and after painting
  • Cover floors, furniture, and other surfaces to protect from paint splashes
  • Fill holes and cracks with plaster or putty
  • Determine the amount of materials needed for the size of the space you’re working on
  • Provide professional suggestions and communicate clearly with customers

Pathways to Becoming a Painter

Education:

Earn your high school diploma or equivalent, then go to trade school.

Experience:

Land an apprenticeship to earn a salary while you learn the tricks of the trade.

Certifications:

Gain certifications to progress your career and increase your salary.

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Trade School

12 MONTHS - 2 YEARS

Certificate /Diploma

<$21K Program Cost

Leave school with little debt

$42.1K Median Salary

Land a job immediately

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COLLEGE

4+ YEARS

Bachelor's Degree

$106K College Cost

Average 4-year tuition cost

$62.2K Median Salary

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The Home Depot Path To Pro

Start Your Career in Painting

The Path to Pro Training Program helps you understand what it takes to work in painting and other skilled industries. You can identify the career you’ll find happiness in, get mentored by pros in that field, and learn the basics.