Painters for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
Paints9%Communication Skills7%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Vocational or technical training11%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years10%3-5 years12%Current company
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Less than a year15%1-2 years15%2-5 years37%
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Last updated: Jul 26, 2026
Painter: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $98,743 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $75,383 – $129,343 yearly
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Painter
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Material Handling Equipment OperationDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementLoader OperationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingConventional SprayingCoatingPaintsPainter
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsIndustrial PaintingPaintsPainter
Milpitas, California
Licenses & certifications
Air Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class CCDL aSkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceLead Painter
Santa Clara, California
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Airless Paint SprayingSpray Guns (Painting, Coating and Spraying Tool)Paint SprayersBoom LiftScissor LiftConventional SprayingAuto body painter
Milpitas, California
Licenses & certifications
ASE CertificationI-CAR CertificationNon-CDL Class CSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPaintsAuto PaintingInhouse Painter
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Safety Training UndergoneForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsProject Management MethodologyAgilePaints
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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 a painter?
Common licenses or certifications for painters include: Driver's License, Non-CDL Class C and CDL.
What are some job titles related to painters?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to painters include: lead painter, lead painter/foreman and owner & 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 San Jose, CA, 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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