Painters for hire in Milwaukee, WI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Paints6%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree7%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
More than 10 years56%6-10 years28%3-5 years12%Current company
Fabricated Metal ProductsGenerac Power Systems
Kenall LightingTime at current job
2-5 years37%1-2 years26%More than 5 years20%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Painter: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Milwaukee, WI: $82,334 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,060 – $116,757 yearly
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Commercial Painter
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Forklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsConcrete Finisher/Laborer
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DBICSI CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourClass ESkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsTree TrimmingPainter
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRConfidential ClearanceForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperiencePainter
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
I-CAR CertificationDriver's LicensePesticide Applicator's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSourcingClient Relationship ManagementPowder Coater Painter
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Firearms LicenseScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseFall Protection CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMechanic ExperienceProduction Painter
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CDL a+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceMechanic Experience
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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: communication skills, paints and leadership.
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, commercial painter and powder coater 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 Milwaukee, WI, 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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