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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 10%
Organizational Skills 7%
Leadership 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 74%
Associate's degree 12%
Bachelor's degree 7%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 8%
3-5 years 14%
6-10 years 18%

Current company

5 BROTHERS PAINTING COMPANY
A Step Up Painting Inc
A Step-Up Painting

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 17%
1-2 years 10%
2-5 years 40%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,486 profiles for Painters in Chicago, IL

Last updated: Jul 11, 2026

Painter: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Chicago, IL: $90,218 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $58,519$139,089 yearly

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Painter

Chicago, Illinois

Licenses & certifications

Scissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSafety Training Undergone

Skills

Industrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational Skills

Painter

Chicago, Illinois

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardCarpentryPERC CardDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCarpentry

Skills

Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCarpentryWoodworking

Painter

Chicago, Illinois

Licenses & certifications

Powder CoatingOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSafety Training Undergone

Skills

CaulkingDrywallMechanical KnowledgePlasteringCarpentryWoodworking

Expereince Painter/carpenter

Chicago, Illinois

Licenses & certifications

CDLDriver's LicenseX EndorsementCDL a

Skills

Time ManagementOTRLeadershipRoute Planning SoftwareRoute OptimizationRoute Mapping Technology

Painter

Chicago, Illinois

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRWelding Certification

Skills

Personal Assistant ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceVeterinary Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingExperience Working with Individuals with Autism

Painter

Chicago, Illinois

Licenses & certifications

Aerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationJourneyman LicenseDriver's License

Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsDrywallPlasteringRoller Painting

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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 Safety Training Undergone.

What are some job titles related to painters?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to painters include: paintet/owner, industrial painter and expereince painter/carpenter.

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 Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a painter?

Most painters have 11 years of professional experience.

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