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These national industry-specific occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers of all sizes, in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas in every state and the District of Columbia, in NAICS 238320 - Painting and Wall Covering Contractors.
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NAICS 238320 - Painting and Wall Covering Contractors is part of: NAICS 238300 - Building Finishing Contractors.
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Occupation code | Occupation title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) | Level | Employment | Employment RSE | Percent of total employment | Median hourly wage | Mean hourly wage | Annual mean wage | Mean wage RSE |
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00-0000 | All Occupations | total | 202,330 | 0.9% | 100.00% | $20.50 | $23.56 | $49,000 | 0.9% |
11-0000 | Management Occupations | major | 6,980 | 6.1% | 3.45% | $43.06 | $50.51 | $105,070 | 3.6% |
11-1000 | Top Executives | minor | 4,660 | 8.2% | 2.30% | $45.10 | $52.83 | $109,880 | 4.9% |
11-1011 | Chief Executives | detail | 160 | 37.8% | 0.08% | $66.71 | $84.23 | $175,190 | 18.6% |
11-1021 | General and Operations Managers | detail | 4,500 | 8.4% | 2.22% | $44.75 | $51.72 | $107,580 | 5.1% |
11-2000 | Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | minor | 90 | 47.5% | 0.05% | $42.04 | $58.61 | $121,900 | 10.8% |
11-2020 | Marketing and Sales Managers | broad | 90 | 47.5% | 0.05% | $42.04 | $58.61 | $121,900 | 10.8% |
11-2022 | Sales Managers | detail | (8) | (8) | (8) | $43.17 | $61.77 | $128,470 | 12.6% |
11-3000 | Operations Specialties Managers | minor | 310 | 19.8% | 0.15% | $38.32 | $46.26 | $96,220 | 6.8% |
11-3010 | Administrative Services and Facilities Managers | broad | 60 | 34.5% | 0.03% | $38.19 | $42.01 | $87,390 | 4.9% |
11-3031 | Financial Managers | detail | 120 | 14.3% | 0.06% | $49.63 | $57.95 | $120,540 | 8.4% |
11-3051 | Industrial Production Managers | detail | (8) | (8) | (8) | $24.18 | $35.52 | $73,890 | 19.3% |
11-9000 | Other Management Occupations | minor | 1,910 | 9.5% | 0.95% | $39.62 | $45.18 | $93,970 | 3.0% |
11-9021 | Construction Managers | detail | 1,700 | 9.8% | 0.84% | $40.90 | $46.48 | $96,670 | 3.0% |
11-9198 | Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other | detail | 210 | 36.0% | 0.11% | $34.69 | $34.91 | $72,620 | 6.8% |
13-0000 | Business and Financial Operations Occupations | major | 5,310 | 7.7% | 2.62% | $31.57 | $34.97 | $72,750 | 3.6% |
13-1000 | Business Operations Specialists | minor | 4,930 | 8.0% | 2.44% | $31.46 | $35.02 | $72,840 | 3.8% |
13-1020 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | broad | 60 | 21.7% | 0.03% | $23.61 | $25.00 | $52,000 | 5.2% |
13-1051 | Cost Estimators | detail | 4,070 | 9.1% | 2.01% | $31.43 | $35.38 | $73,580 | 4.5% |
13-1070 | Human Resources Workers | broad | 150 | 34.6% | 0.07% | $31.28 | $30.08 | $62,580 | 6.3% |
13-1071 | Human Resources Specialists | detail | 150 | 34.6% | 0.07% | $31.28 | $30.08 | $62,580 | 6.3% |
13-1151 | Training and Development Specialists | detail | 30 | 48.3% | 0.01% | $26.74 | $28.62 | $59,530 | 7.3% |
13-1161 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | detail | 50 | 28.8% | 0.03% | $19.83 | $21.73 | $45,190 | 9.9% |
13-1198 | Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other | detail | 550 | 14.3% | 0.27% | $34.71 | $36.62 | $76,180 | 3.9% |
13-2000 | Financial Specialists | minor | 380 | 16.2% | 0.19% | $32.95 | $34.40 | $71,550 | 4.2% |
13-2011 | Accountants and Auditors | detail | 380 | 16.3% | 0.19% | $32.97 | $34.40 | $71,560 | 4.2% |
15-0000 | Computer and Mathematical Occupations | major | 40 | 47.9% | 0.02% | $14.59 | $21.46 | $44,640 | 12.7% |
15-1200 | Computer Occupations | minor | 40 | 47.9% | 0.02% | $14.59 | $21.46 | $44,640 | 12.7% |
17-0000 | Architecture and Engineering Occupations | major | (8) | (8) | (8) | $45.18 | $45.35 | $94,320 | 4.6% |
17-2000 | Engineers | minor | (8) | (8) | (8) | $45.18 | $45.35 | $94,320 | 4.6% |
17-2051 | Civil Engineers | detail | (8) | (8) | (8) | $45.13 | $44.29 | $92,130 | 4.9% |
19-0000 | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations | major | 180 | 16.0% | 0.09% | $31.73 | $34.01 | $70,750 | 5.7% |
19-5010 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians | broad | 180 | 16.0% | 0.09% | $31.73 | $34.01 | $70,750 | 5.7% |
19-5011 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | detail | 150 | 17.4% | 0.07% | $33.52 | $35.55 | $73,950 | 6.5% |
19-5012 | Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | detail | 40 | 31.5% | 0.02% | $27.97 | $28.18 | $58,610 | 2.8% |
27-0000 | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations | major | (8) | (8) | (8) | $35.42 | $44.65 | $92,860 | 26.9% |
27-1000 | Art and Design Workers | minor | (8) | (8) | (8) | $35.42 | $44.65 | $92,860 | 26.9% |
37-0000 | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | major | 630 | 39.2% | 0.31% | $14.68 | $15.23 | $31,670 | 3.4% |
37-2000 | Building Cleaning and Pest Control Workers | minor | 590 | 41.4% | 0.29% | $14.58 | $14.98 | $31,160 | 3.6% |
37-2010 | Building Cleaning Workers | broad | 590 | 41.4% | 0.29% | $14.58 | $14.98 | $31,160 | 3.6% |
37-2011 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | detail | 560 | 43.7% | 0.28% | $14.63 | $15.06 | $31,320 | 3.7% |
37-3010 | Grounds Maintenance Workers | broad | 40 | 45.7% | 0.02% | $16.95 | $16.98 | $35,310 | 4.3% |
37-3011 | Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | detail | 40 | 45.7% | 0.02% | $16.95 | $16.98 | $35,310 | 4.3% |
41-0000 | Sales and Related Occupations | major | 2,350 | 19.1% | 1.16% | $26.12 | $28.03 | $58,300 | 7.7% |
41-3000 | Sales Representatives, Services | minor | 1,420 | 18.3% | 0.70% | $28.75 | $31.88 | $66,300 | 6.2% |
41-3091 | Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | detail | 1,420 | 18.3% | 0.70% | $28.75 | $31.88 | $66,300 | 6.2% |
41-4010 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | broad | (8) | (8) | (8) | $29.91 | $32.57 | $67,740 | 11.9% |
41-4012 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | detail | (8) | (8) | (8) | $29.90 | $32.56 | $67,730 | 11.9% |
41-9000 | Other Sales and Related Workers | minor | (8) | (8) | (8) | $13.09 | $13.39 | $27,840 | 3.1% |
41-9041 | Telemarketers | detail | (8) | (8) | (8) | $13.09 | $13.39 | $27,840 | 3.1% |
43-0000 | Office and Administrative Support Occupations | major | 13,600 | 5.2% | 6.72% | $17.79 | $19.27 | $40,080 | 2.0% |
43-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | detail | 620 | 15.8% | 0.31% | $27.35 | $31.26 | $65,010 | 6.5% |
43-3000 | Financial Clerks | minor | 2,640 | 11.3% | 1.31% | $19.91 | $20.52 | $42,670 | 3.8% |
43-3021 | Billing and Posting Clerks | detail | 140 | 37.5% | 0.07% | $13.62 | $15.53 | $32,290 | 11.0% |
43-3031 | Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | detail | 2,320 | 12.6% | 1.15% | $19.83 | $20.57 | $42,780 | 4.2% |
43-3051 | Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | detail | 170 | 28.3% | 0.09% | $24.86 | $23.71 | $49,310 | 6.2% |
43-4000 | Information and Record Clerks | minor | 740 | 32.9% | 0.36% | $14.78 | $15.92 | $33,120 | 6.2% |
43-4051 | Customer Service Representatives | detail | 280 | 33.6% | 0.14% | $16.35 | $17.02 | $35,400 | 3.4% |
43-4171 | Receptionists and Information Clerks | detail | (8) | (8) | (8) | $13.63 | $15.29 | $31,810 | 11.2% |
43-5000 | Material Recording, Scheduling, Dispatching, and Distributing Workers | minor | 320 | 46.6% | 0.16% | $13.42 | $15.39 | $32,000 | 12.8% |
43-5061 | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | detail | (8) | (8) | (8) | $9.34 | $13.90 | $28,900 | 17.5% |
43-5071 | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | detail | 70 | 31.8% | 0.04% | $18.06 | $18.90 | $39,320 | 4.3% |
43-6010 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | broad | 3,140 | 10.2% | 1.55% | $17.34 | $18.45 | $38,380 | 3.5% |
43-6011 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | detail | 240 | 29.3% | 0.12% | $29.21 | $28.81 | $59,930 | 5.5% |
43-6014 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | detail | 2,900 | 10.8% | 1.43% | $16.76 | $17.61 | $36,620 | 3.4% |
43-9000 | Other Office and Administrative Support Workers | minor | 6,150 | 8.7% | 3.04% | $16.75 | $18.54 | $38,560 | 3.2% |
43-9020 | Data Entry and Information Processing Workers | broad | 50 | 35.7% | 0.03% | $14.79 | $15.21 | $31,640 | 5.9% |
43-9021 | Data Entry Keyers | detail | 50 | 35.7% | 0.03% | $14.79 | $15.21 | $31,640 | 5.9% |
43-9061 | Office Clerks, General | detail | 6,090 | 8.8% | 3.01% | $16.76 | $18.56 | $38,610 | 3.2% |
47-0000 | Construction and Extraction Occupations | major | 170,460 | 1.2% | 84.25% | $19.97 | $22.29 | $46,360 | 1.0% |
47-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | detail | 11,280 | 5.3% | 5.57% | $28.26 | $30.44 | $63,310 | 1.7% |
47-2000 | Construction Trades Workers | minor | 152,240 | 1.4% | 75.24% | $19.71 | $21.95 | $45,660 | 1.1% |
47-2020 | Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons | broad | (8) | (8) | (8) | $54.25 | $51.85 | $107,850 | 4.9% |
47-2021 | Brickmasons and Blockmasons | detail | (8) | (8) | (8) | $54.25 | $51.85 | $107,850 | 4.9% |
47-2031 | Carpenters | detail | 3,200 | 23.7% | 1.58% | $22.76 | $23.48 | $48,830 | 4.8% |
47-2040 | Carpet, Floor, and Tile Installers and Finishers | broad | 50 | 18.1% | 0.02% | $20.52 | $20.84 | $43,350 | 5.2% |
47-2050 | Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, and Terrazzo Workers | broad | (8) | (8) | (8) | $21.58 | $23.41 | $48,690 | 6.7% |
47-2051 | Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | detail | (8) | (8) | (8) | $21.70 | $24.29 | $50,530 | 10.4% |
47-2061 | Construction Laborers | detail | 4,350 | 12.8% | 2.15% | $16.84 | $18.05 | $37,540 | 3.1% |
47-2070 | Construction Equipment Operators | broad | (8) | (8) | (8) | $21.64 | $26.92 | $56,000 | 14.9% |
47-2073 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | detail | (8) | (8) | (8) | $21.64 | $26.92 | $56,000 | 14.9% |
47-2080 | Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, and Tapers | broad | 2,770 | 16.0% | 1.37% | $22.45 | $23.33 | $48,530 | 4.0% |
47-2081 | Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | detail | 2,410 | 16.8% | 1.19% | $21.71 | $22.64 | $47,100 | 4.6% |
47-2082 | Tapers | detail | 360 | 29.8% | 0.18% | $27.44 | $27.93 | $58,090 | 4.2% |
47-2130 | Insulation Workers | broad | 70 | 36.9% | 0.04% | $23.43 | $26.07 | $54,230 | 10.3% |
47-2131 | Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | detail | 50 | 47.5% | 0.02% | $20.22 | $21.28 | $44,260 | 7.3% |
47-2140 | Painters and Paperhangers | broad | 140,590 | 1.8% | 69.49% | $19.69 | $21.96 | $45,680 | 1.1% |
47-2141 | Painters, Construction and Maintenance | detail | 139,600 | 1.9% | 69.00% | $19.64 | $21.89 | $45,530 | 1.1% |
47-2142 | Paperhangers | detail | 990 | 45.0% | 0.49% | $25.54 | $32.03 | $66,620 | 13.6% |
47-2150 | Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | broad | (8) | (8) | (8) | $17.64 | $17.33 | $36,050 | 4.1% |
47-2152 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | detail | (8) | (8) | (8) | $17.70 | $17.47 | $36,340 | 4.1% |
47-2161 | Plasterers and Stucco Masons | detail | (8) | (8) | (8) | $26.56 | $28.54 | $59,350 | 7.2% |
47-2181 | Roofers | detail | (8) | (8) | (8) | $26.14 | $24.85 | $51,680 | 8.6% |
47-3010 | Helpers, Construction Trades | broad | 6,060 | 9.8% | 2.99% | $14.80 | $15.45 | $32,140 | 1.8% |
47-3012 | Helpers--Carpenters | detail | (8) | (8) | (8) | $17.09 | $16.99 | $35,350 | 2.8% |
47-3014 | Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons | detail | 5,570 | 10.3% | 2.75% | $14.70 | $15.43 | $32,080 | 1.9% |
47-3019 | Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other | detail | 400 | 31.6% | 0.20% | $15.95 | $15.49 | $32,220 | 5.6% |
47-4011 | Construction and Building Inspectors | detail | 60 | 40.8% | 0.03% | $25.52 | $26.58 | $55,290 | 13.5% |
47-4041 | Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | detail | (8) | (8) | (8) | $34.52 | $33.25 | $69,150 | 6.7% |
49-0000 | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | major | 680 | 28.6% | 0.33% | $22.35 | $23.23 | $48,320 | 3.0% |
49-3000 | Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | minor | 60 | 22.7% | 0.03% | $27.66 | $28.38 | $59,020 | 5.3% |
49-9000 | Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | minor | 600 | 31.9% | 0.30% | $21.96 | $22.34 | $46,460 | 3.4% |
49-9021 | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | detail | (8) | (8) | (8) | $25.87 | $25.99 | $54,060 | 4.7% |
49-9071 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | detail | 210 | 31.2% | 0.10% | $20.80 | $21.42 | $44,550 | 4.8% |
49-9090 | Miscellaneous Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | broad | (8) | (8) | (8) | $19.16 | $20.18 | $41,980 | 4.6% |
49-9096 | Riggers | detail | (8) | (8) | (8) | $21.22 | $21.64 | $45,010 | 2.6% |
49-9099 | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | detail | (8) | (8) | (8) | $17.30 | $18.76 | $39,010 | 3.7% |
51-0000 | Production Occupations | major | 1,180 | 26.6% | 0.58% | $21.41 | $23.03 | $47,900 | 6.3% |
51-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | detail | (8) | (8) | (8) | $33.23 | $33.11 | $68,860 | 8.9% |
51-2000 | Assemblers and Fabricators | minor | 80 | 27.1% | 0.04% | $12.70 | $21.30 | $44,300 | 29.5% |
51-2090 | Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | broad | 80 | 27.1% | 0.04% | $12.70 | $21.30 | $44,300 | 29.5% |
51-4000 | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | minor | 80 | 27.8% | 0.04% | $21.26 | $21.61 | $44,950 | 9.2% |
51-4120 | Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers | broad | 60 | 31.1% | 0.03% | $19.62 | $20.30 | $42,210 | 11.5% |
51-4121 | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | detail | 60 | 31.1% | 0.03% | $19.62 | $20.30 | $42,210 | 11.5% |
51-9000 | Other Production Occupations | minor | 850 | 28.7% | 0.42% | $21.09 | $22.20 | $46,180 | 6.1% |
51-9020 | Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending Workers | broad | 90 | 39.7% | 0.04% | $18.98 | $21.34 | $44,390 | 7.0% |
51-9021 | Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | detail | 70 | 46.8% | 0.03% | $19.38 | $22.30 | $46,390 | 7.2% |
51-9061 | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | detail | 120 | 36.7% | 0.06% | $26.60 | $26.75 | $55,630 | 5.4% |
51-9120 | Painting Workers | broad | 550 | 36.3% | 0.27% | $21.44 | $22.33 | $46,440 | 8.1% |
51-9123 | Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers | detail | (8) | (8) | (8) | $15.65 | $16.01 | $33,300 | 13.4% |
51-9124 | Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | detail | 490 | 39.6% | 0.24% | $22.06 | $23.11 | $48,080 | 8.4% |
51-9190 | Miscellaneous Production Workers | broad | 30 | 35.8% | 0.02% | $16.20 | $15.73 | $32,720 | 6.4% |
53-0000 | Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | major | 720 | 15.4% | 0.36% | $17.39 | $18.65 | $38,800 | 3.3% |
53-3000 | Motor Vehicle Operators | minor | 220 | 17.3% | 0.11% | $17.85 | $18.81 | $39,120 | 3.5% |
53-3030 | Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers | broad | 220 | 17.3% | 0.11% | $17.85 | $18.81 | $39,120 | 3.5% |
53-3032 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | detail | 60 | 27.2% | 0.03% | $19.32 | $20.91 | $43,500 | 7.1% |
53-3033 | Light Truck Drivers | detail | 150 | 21.4% | 0.07% | $17.09 | $17.71 | $36,830 | 3.6% |
53-7000 | Material Moving Workers | minor | 480 | 18.8% | 0.24% | $16.70 | $18.35 | $38,170 | 4.6% |
53-7051 | Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | detail | 100 | 47.7% | 0.05% | $14.25 | $15.62 | $32,500 | 7.1% |
53-7060 | Laborers and Material Movers | broad | 380 | 19.8% | 0.19% | $17.44 | $19.01 | $39,540 | 5.4% |
53-7061 | Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | detail | 40 | 38.0% | 0.02% | $16.58 | $17.02 | $35,400 | 6.9% |
53-7062 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | detail | 270 | 26.2% | 0.13% | $17.16 | $18.42 | $38,320 | 7.5% |
53-7065 | Stockers and Order Fillers | detail | 70 | 28.2% | 0.03% | $21.99 | $22.53 | $46,850 | 8.3% |
About May 2020 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.
(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.
(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.
(8) Estimate not released.
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Last Modified Date: March 31, 2021