Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
SOC Code: 51-9123 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Paint, coat, or decorate articles, such as furniture, glass, plateware, pottery, jewelry, toys, books, or leather.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $47,466 | $57,366 | $67,246 | $77,147 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $43,202 | $53,914 | $64,646 | $75,358 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $41,142 | $52,042 | $62,941 | $73,840 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $41,142 | $52,042 | $62,941 | $73,840 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $42,869 | $52,874 | $62,858 | $72,862 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $42,619 | $52,437 | $62,275 | $72,093 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $40,789 | $50,856 | $60,923 | $70,990 |
| Yakima, WA | $47,278 | $55,058 | $62,837 | $70,616 |
| Bloomington, IL | $40,643 | $50,544 | $60,445 | $70,346 |
| Decatur, IL | $40,643 | $50,544 | $60,445 | $70,346 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.9 | |
| Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Active Listening | 2.9 | |
| Coordination | 2.9 | |
| Speaking | 2.8 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.8 | |
| Time Management | 2.6 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.5 | |
| Service Orientation | 2.4 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 3.1 |
| English Language | 3.0 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.8 |
| Education and Training | 2.5 |
| Design | 2.4 |
| Chemistry | 2.4 |
| Administration and Management | 2.3 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.2 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 59.0% |
| High school diploma | 21.2% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 17.0% |
| Some college | 2.8% |
Typical Tasks
- Apply coatings, such as paint, ink, or lacquer, to protect or decorate workpiece surfaces, using spray guns, pens, or brushes.
- Examine finished surfaces of workpieces to verify conformance to specifications and retouch any defective areas.
- Clean and maintain tools and equipment, using solvents, brushes, and rags.
- Read job orders and inspect workpieces to determine work procedures and materials required.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Excel Adobe FreeHand MX Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
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