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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
4%

Requirements & Training

  • Credential: No required individual license; IUPAT apprenticeship available
  • Typical program length: 3-4 years (apprenticeship) or 1 semester (vocational certificate)
  • Typical tuition range: $1,500 - $5,000

Career Path

  1. Laborer/Helper
  2. Apprentice
  3. Journeyman Painter
  4. Lead Painter
  5. Painting Contractor (licensed)
  6. Business Owner

Top Florida Employers

Sherwin-Williams contractorsCommercial painting firmsHomebuilder subcontractorsHOA maintenance companies

Related Programs

  • Painting/Coating Technology Certificate
  • Building Maintenance Certificate
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