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Painters, Construction and Maintenance
AUTOMATION RISK
54%
risk level
POLLING
There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
WAGES
$45,590
or $21.92 hourly
VOLUME
214,220
as of 2021
What is the risk of automation?
Qualities required for this occupation:
Assisting and Caring for Others
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
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Assisting and Caring for Others (56)
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions (53)
Social Perceptiveness (50)
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What have our users voted the risk to be?
This occupation has been voted '41%' by our users to be fully automated within the next two decades.
Our visitors have voted that it's unclear if this occupation will be replaced by robots/AI. This is further validated by the automation risk level we have generated, which suggests a 54% chance of automation.
How likely do you think this occupation will be taken over by robots/AI within the next 20 years?
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How quickly is this occupation growing?
The number of 'Painters, Construction and Maintenance' job openings is expected to rise 1.3% by 2031
'Painters, Construction and Maintenance' is expected to be a slow growing occupation in comparison to other occupations.
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.
What are the median wages for 'Painters, Construction and Maintenance' in the United States?
In 2021 the median annual wage for 'Painters, Construction and Maintenance' was $45,590, or $21.92 hourly
'Painters, Construction and Maintenance' are paid 0.4% lower than the national median wage, which stands at $45,760
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
How many people are employed as painters, construction and maintenance?
As of 2021 there were 214,220 people employed as Painters, Construction and Maintenance within the United States.
This represents around 0.15% of the employed workforce across the country.
Put another way, around 1 in 657 people are employed as Painters, Construction and Maintenance.
Job description
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.
SOC Code: 47-2141.00
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