Painters for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Time Management7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Associate's degree10%Vocational or technical training3%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years18%6-10 years28%Current company
Action for ChildrenAdvocate Illinois Masonic Medical CenterAISELIFE ARTTime at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years22%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Painter: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $89,350 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,626 – $136,176 yearly
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Painter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCarpentryPERC CardDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCarpentrySkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCarpentryWoodworkingSwp painting
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLI-CAR CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicensePERC CardOSHA 10+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsConstruction InspectionHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPAINTER TRAINEE
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10ServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementFast Casual ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHead Painter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementConstruction Project ManagementPainter/Drywall Finisher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Public SpeakingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperiencePainter Supervisor
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Skills
LeadershipTime ManagementPressure WashingWater BlastingPower WasherPressure Washers
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What's the average time to fill a painter role?
The average time to fill a painter role is 94 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, time management and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a painter?
Common licenses or certifications for painters include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour.
What are some job titles related to painters?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to painters include: paintet/owner, swp painting and journeyman painter/foreman.
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 8 years of professional experience.
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