Painting Contractors for hire in Richmond, VA
Find painting contractors who specialize in residential and commercial spaces, providing services such as interior and exterior painting, surface preparation and color consultation. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Richmond, VA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Leadership
- 5%
- Organizational Skills
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 73%
- Associate's degree
- 11%
- Bachelor's degree
- 8%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
- Athens Building Corporation
- High Definition Painting
- Rivercitykustoms
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 40%
- More than 5 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 789 profiles for Painting Contractors in Richmond, VA
Last updated: Nov 13, 2026
Painting Contractor: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Richmond, VA: $70,523 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $68,067 – $73,068 yearly
- Find more information on Indeed Salaries
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Painter
Highland Spgs, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Cash Register OperationsCash RegisterDriver's LicensePaintsResidential PaintingNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingVendor
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IICertified Apartment ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRHazmat EndorsementSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsEHSSelf-Employed Contractor
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitCDLCertified Pool OperatorDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL aSkills
OTROrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperiencePainter/Laborer
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPainter And Drywall Finisher
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementEquipment RepairForeman/Painter
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationConfined Space CertificationEPA Type IIScissor Lift CertificationAsbestos CertificationDriver's License+5 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOhmmeterAnalysis SkillsService Technician ExperienceMechanic Experience
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What's the average time to fill a painting contractor role?
The average time to fill a painting contractor role is 26 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do painting contractors tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a painting contractor include: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for painting contractors?
Common licenses or certifications for painting contractors include: Driver's License, Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour and Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to painting contractors?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to painting contractors include: lead painter, contractor and painter and drywall finisher.
What level of education is common for a painting contractor?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a painting contractor in Richmond, VA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a painting contractor?
Most painting contractors have 28 years of professional experience.
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