Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
Paint, coat, or decorate articles such as furniture, glass, plateware, pottery, jewelry, toys, books, or leather.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
Work experience required to enter this job
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
13 tasks analyzed
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.
Place coated workpieces in ovens or dryers for specified times to dry or harden finishes.
Clean and maintain tools and equipment, using solvents, brushes, and rags.
Read job orders and inspect workpieces to determine work procedures and materials required.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | - | - | - |
| Place coated workpieces in ovens or dryers for specified times to dry or harden finishes. | - | - | - |
| Clean and maintain tools and equipment, using solvents, brushes, and rags. | - | - | - |
| Read job orders and inspect workpieces to determine work procedures and materials required. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$40,860
per year
Mean Wage
$44,130
per year
Employment
8K
workers
Wage Range
$28,490 - $62,770
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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