House painters are trained through apprenticeships before earning a full hourly rate.
Houses, apartments and condominiums often need to be painted both inside and outside, which requires a professional who understands prepare and seal the coating. House painters may also specialize in decorative techniques, such as wall glazing or sponging. The average hourly pay of a house painter varies depending on his experience level and location of employment.
Average Hourly Pay
The average hourly pay for a house painter in the United States was $18.08 as of May 2010, reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Wages began at less than $10.80 an hour in the 10th percentile and exceeded $28.12 in the 90th percentile, with the median hourly wage at $16.48.
Industry
House painters working in residential building construction earned an average salary of $15.99 an hour as of 2010, reports the BLS. Those employed by building finishing contractors earned an hourly average of $17.62, and those employed by specialty trade contractors earned an average of $16.70 an hour. Local governments employed house painters for an average of $22.71 an hour.
Location
The BLS reports that Louisiana and Hawaii were the two states with the highest concentrations of house painters as of 2010, offering respective hourly averages of $15.94 and $23.72. The highest-paying state in the nation was Illinois, with an hourly average of $24.59, followed by Nevada with an average of $23.90. House painters in the metropolitan area of Kankakee-Bradley, Illinois, earned the highest average hourly pay in the country at $36.06.
Qualifications and Advancement
On-the-job training is common for most house painters, although those wishing to advance or earn a higher hourly pay may choose to enter a formal training or apprenticeship program. Certification is also available from a few organizations, such as the Protective Coating Specialist credential offered by the National Association of Corrosion Engineers. House painters working for contractors may have the opportunity to advance into a supervisory role.
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