Painters for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Time Management6%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Vocational or technical training10%Doctorate5%Years of experience
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years8%3-5 years4%Current company
Amaryllis - Event Design House incAmentum GovernmentAmentum/chugachTime at current job
Less than 1 year10%1-2 years10%2-5 years50%
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Last updated: Jul 20, 2026
Painter: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $86,738 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,351 – $138,423 yearly
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Painter/Wallpaper Hanger Foreman
Chillum, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceTS/SCIAerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Skills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPainter
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRSecret ClearanceSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPlasteringMasonryPainter & Corrosion Specialist
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CServsafeSkills
Time ManagementDental TerminologyLeadershipAnalysis SkillsForeign Language ProficiencyWriting SkillsPainter
Suitland, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationTS/SCIDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRSkills
PaintsAdobe IllustratorJanitorial ExperienceSanitationCustodial ExperienceCleaningPainter
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPRServsafeForklift CertificationSkills
Service Technician ExperienceOhmmeterOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperiencePainter
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Motor Vehicle Inspection LicenseBICSI CertificationCertified Pool OperatorAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseHVAC CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsSupervising ExperienceAmerican CuisinePersonal Assistant Experience
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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: communication skills, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a painter?
Common licenses or certifications for painters include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and CPR.
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According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to painters include: painter/wallpaper hanger foreman, journeyman painter and painter & corrosion specialist.
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 Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a painter?
Most painters have 18 years of professional experience.
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