Painters for hire in Columbia, SC

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    626

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills6%
    Heavy Lifting5%
    Leadership5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED91%
    Associate's degree6%
    Vocational or technical training2%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year2%
    1-2 years8%
    3-5 years14%
  • Current company

    Robinson Auto body @ Paint
    Adventum Group LLC
    Altec Industries
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year16%
    1-2 years16%
    2-5 years19%

Browse Indeed's database of 626 profiles for Painters in Columbia, SC

Last updated: Jul 24, 2026

Painter: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Columbia, SC: $65,143 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $45,871$92,512 yearly

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  • Group Leader

    West Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Top Secret ClearanceASE CertificationI-CAR CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSecret Clearance

    Skills

    LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising Experience
  • painter

    Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    NCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Welding CertificationSafety Training Undergone

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCash HandlingFood PreparationCatering Experience
  • Painter

    West Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsOrder FulfillmentPallet JackManagement
  • Self-Employed Sub-Contractor/Licensed Painter

    Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    EPA Type IIIEPA CertificationDriver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationHVAC Certification

    Skills

    Mechanical KnowledgeAutomotive RepairInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingRemodelingConstruction Experience
  • Painter

    Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Safety Training UndergoneForklift Certification

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceOhmmeter
  • Selection Specialist

    Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor Experience

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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, heavy lifting and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a painter?

Common licenses or certifications for painters include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification 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: self-employed sub-contractor/licensed painter and group leader.

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 Columbia, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a painter?

Most painters have 22 years of professional experience.

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