Painters for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills9%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED75%Vocational or technical training9%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
Less than 1 year8%1-2 years6%3-5 years16%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than 1 year12%1-2 years18%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Jul 13, 2026
Painter: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $87,539 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,961 – $134,533 yearly
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Owner/Laborer
Saugus, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationEMT CertificationDriver's LicenseEMT-BCPRSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsBilingualHead Forman/Painter
Quincy, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DAirless Paint SprayingSpray Guns (Painting, Coating and Spraying Tool)Paint SprayersDriver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceProfessional residential commercial painter
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationScissor LiftScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Safety Training UndergoneBoom LiftSkills
Construction PaintingPaintsAirless Paint SprayingSpray Guns (Painting, Coating and Spraying Tool)Paint SprayersDrywallpainter facilities
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardConfined Space CertificationAerial Lift CertificationWastewater CertificationCertified Pool OperatorSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLead Painter
Somerville, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Blueprint ReadingLead Paint AbatementDriver's LicenseFollowing Blueprint SpecificationsOSHAInterpreting Technical DrawingsSkills
LeadershipAuto PaintingPaintsCaulkingPlasteringCarpentryLead Painter/Foreman
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical ExaminationConfined Space CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSkills
BambooCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
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What's the average time to fill a painter role?
The average time to fill a painter role is 93 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do painters tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a painter include: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a painter?
Common licenses or certifications for painters include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Class D.
What are some job titles related to painters?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to painters include: professional residential commercial painter, auto body prepper and commercial painter.
What level of education is common for a painter?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a painter in Boston, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a painter?
Most painters have 14 years of professional experience.
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