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Painter / Coating Worker
Painters apply paint, stain, varnish, and specialty coatings to interior and exterior surfaces of residential, commercial, and industrial structures. In Florida, year-round outdoor painting is feasible, and the humid climate creates persistent demand for exterior recoating, rust-inhibiting coatings, and hurricane-damage repairs. Industrial coating workers in marine applications command significantly higher wages.
FL Median Salary
$43,060
Entry Salary
$30,000
Experienced
$57,000
FL Growth
N/A
Requirements & Training
- Credential: No required individual license; IUPAT apprenticeship available
Career Path
- Laborer/Helper
- Apprentice
- Journeyman Painter
- Lead Painter
- Painting Contractor (licensed)
- Business Owner
Top Florida Employers
Sherwin-Williams contractorsCommercial painting firmsHomebuilder subcontractorsHOA maintenance companies
Related Programs
- Painting/Coating Technology Certificate
- Building Maintenance Certificate