Painters for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Leadership6%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED91%Associate's degree7%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years8%Current company
NewcoRobinson Auto body @ PaintAmerican SpiralWeld PipeTime at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years20%2-5 years23%
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Last updated: Jul 30, 2026
Painter: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $68,150 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,880 – $91,284 yearly
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Industrial Painter
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Proper Waste DisposalWaste SegregationSolid Waste ManagementDriver's LicenseWorkplace Health and Safety Waste ManagementHazardous Material HandlingSkills
OhmmeterIndustrial PaintingPaintsAssemblyAssembly Line ExperienceQuality ControlPainter
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
OSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)MSHA CertificationAerial Lift CertificationScissor LiftScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Skills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsManagementPaintsBox TruckPainter
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsOrder FulfillmentPallet JackManagementPainter
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Safety Training UndergoneForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceOhmmeterSelf-Employed Sub-Contractor/Licensed Painter
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIIEPA CertificationDriver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationHVAC CertificationSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeAutomotive RepairInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingRemodelingConstruction ExperienceIndustrial Painter
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseSafety Training UndergoneForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingIndustrial Painting
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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, leadership and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for a painter?
Common licenses or certifications for painters include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to painters?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to painters include: industrial painter, self-employed sub-contractor/licensed painter and (collision repair specialist/auto body 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 Columbia, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a painter?
Most painters have 12 years of professional experience.
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