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Coating / Industrial Painter

Quick Facts

Median Salary$43,077
Most Common EducationHigh school or GED
Projected 10-Year Growth+23.00%
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What They Do

A Coating or Industrial Painter paints a variety of finished manufactured products using paint and enamel spray guns.


Core Tasks:

  • Apply coatings, such as paint, ink, or lacquer, to protect or decorate workpiece surfaces, using spray guns, pens, or brushes.
  • Examine finished surfaces of workpieces to verify conformance to specifications and retouch any defective areas.
  • Clean and maintain tools and equipment, using solvents, brushes, and rags.
  • Read job orders and inspect workpieces to determine work procedures and materials required.

What to expect as a Coating / Industrial Painter

1Earn a High school or GED Diploma

33% of people achieve this level of education.

2Gain skills and experience

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3Land a job

1858 openings for Coating / Industrial Painters

Career Progression

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