Median / Average Pay ($)
- $22.94 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $21.82 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
- $21.18 / hour (Indeed.com)
- $20.36 / hour (Zippia.com)
Services Provided
- Interior – Preparing surfaces inside a structure by removing previous paint jobs, smoothing out the surface (e.g., sanding), and applying the appropriate paint.
- Exterior – Scraping away any old paint, cleaning, priming, weatherproofing, and painting the outside of a structure (such as a home, garage, or building), often requiring ladders, scaffolds, and other special access equipment; includes attached structures such as decks and fences as well as trimming.
- Trimming and Specializations – Detailing a structure’s windows, door frames, crown molding, baseboards, and other areas requiring clean and specifically applied paint; includes refinishing doors.
- Drywall Preparation and Repair – Installing, repairing, patching, and sanding drywall; includes administering primer as part of the painting preparations.
- Seasonal – Staining, weatherproofing, and applying layers of paint in preparation for the new season; maintenance services such as power washing and sealing are also included.