Painters for hire in Washington, DC
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1,707
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Paints
- 7%
- Drywall
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 91%
- Associate's degree
- 6%
- Bachelor's degree
- 3%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 90%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Caliber Collision
Carvana
Siemens
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 67%
- Less than a year
- 17%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
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Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Painter: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $89,742 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,497 – $126,834 yearly
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Aircraft Painter
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseFall Protection CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPaintsPainter
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Motor Vehicle Inspection LicenseBICSI CertificationCertified Pool OperatorAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseHVAC Certification+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsAmerican CuisinePersonal Assistant ExperienceLeadershipAuto Body Paint and Repair Technician
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ASE CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Welding CertificationTWIC CardSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsSanding ToolsPainter
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRSecret ClearanceForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPlasteringMasonryCaulkingPainter & Corrosion Specialist
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsForeign Language ProficiencyWriting SkillsDecision MakingApprentice Painter → Lead Painter
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
EPA 609 CertificationEPA CertificationOSHA 10EPA Refrigeration CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipCarpentryFrame CarpentryWoodworkingDrywallDrywall Installation
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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, paints and drywall.
What licenses or certifications are common for painters?
Common licenses or certifications for painters include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour.
What are some job titles related to painters?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to painters include: auto body paint and repair technician, carpenter/painter and bus 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 Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a painter?
Most painters have 21 years of professional experience.
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