Painters for hire in Detroit, MI
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Most popular skills
Paints8%Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Associate's degree7%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years12%Current company
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Time at current job
1-2 years28%2-5 years38%More than 5 years34%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Painter: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Detroit, MI: $74,913 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,214 – $126,926 yearly
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Painter
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Certified Pool OperatorDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Journeyman LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceDrywallAbrasive BlastingPainter/Laborer
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Class D SecurityPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingPainter / General Labor. (Part Time)
Warren, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingPower ToolsRoad painter
Warren, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsHydraulicsOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationEvent PlanningEvents ManagementPainter
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
CoatersCoatingPowder CoatingPaintsAuto PaintingCollision RepairIndustrial Painter
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Auto PaintingPaintsBuffingPolishingConstruction PaintingMechanical Knowledge
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What's the average time to fill a painter role?
The average time to fill a painter role is 92 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a painter?
Common licenses or certifications for painters include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to painters?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to painters include: painter/laborer, industrial painter and spray 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 Detroit, MI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a painter?
Most painters have 17 years of professional experience.
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