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Painters, Construction and Maintenance
Construction and Extraction · SOC 47-2141
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$49,400
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
41,400
Proj. Annual Openings
225,190
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure0.4%
Top Skills
1.Active Listening
2.Critical Thinking
3.Social Perceptiveness
4.Time Management
5.Reading Comprehension
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. May remove old paint to prepare surface prior to painting. May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency.
Common titles: Building Trades Painter, Commercial Painter, Facilities Painter, Highway Painter, House Painter, Industrial Painter
Representative Tasks
- •Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
- •Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
- •Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
- •Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
- •Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Protect structures or surfaces near work areas to avoid damage.
- •Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
- •Apply paint to surfaces.
- •Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
- •Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Excel · hotMicrosoft Word · hotAct!Corel Paint Shop ProCorel PainterEvergreen Technology Eagle Bid EstimatingOn Center Quick BidTurtle Creek Software Goldenseal
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
1.2%
Avg AI Exposure
12
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Outlook | Average | 76% Bright |
| Median Salary | $49,400 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |