Painters for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Paints8%Communication Skills8%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Vocational or technical training11%Associate's degree3%Years of experience
3-5 years40%6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%Current company
National guard products
Wheaton CollegePainters USA inc
Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year25%More than 5 years25%
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Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Painter: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $85,901 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,947 – $129,576 yearly
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Head Painter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsDrywallPainter/Laborer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Firearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC CardSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsDrywallPainter
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 SkillsJourneyman Painter/Foreman
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsDrywallHead Painter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementConstruction Project ManagementPainter / Laborer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementBlanket WrapOrganizational SkillsTrimming (Gardening Technique)
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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: paints, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for painters?
Common licenses or certifications for painters include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Non-CDL Class C.
What are some job titles related to painters?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to painters include: head painter, painter/laborer and lead 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 Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a painter?
Most painters have 10 years of professional experience.
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