The Average Salary of a Painting Contractor
Painting contractors are employed in positions such as brush painters and supervisors who are responsible for painting a home or business. They estimate job costs and materials, prepare surfaces for work, and apply paint.
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According to the website PayScale, as of September 2010, painting contractor salaries depend on the actual job position. For example, painters make $49,132 annually, painting supervisors earn $42,596 and estimators receive $40,694.
Experience
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The more the experience, the more the salary, with new employees earning $35,234. Those with one to four years of work make $39,015, while those with five to nine years get $41,102. Finally, those with 10 to 19 years receive $52,308.
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Location
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The city of employment can determine salary with those in Austin receiving the most at $56,000, followed by Seattle at $53,458. At the opposite end are Chicago and Portland, Oregon at $40,000.
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