U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsOperate or tend painting machines to paint surfaces of transportation equipment, such as automobiles, buses, trucks, trains, boats, and airplanes. Includes painters in auto body repair facilities.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43,300 | 1.9 % | $20.27 | $42,160 | 0.7 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $11.88 | $14.91 | $18.77 | $24.92 | $30.82 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $24,710 | $31,010 | $39,040 | $51,830 | $64,110 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Repair and Maintenance | 22,020 | 2.76 | $20.58 | $42,810 |
| Automobile Dealers | 4,290 | 0.43 | $21.52 | $44,760 |
| Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing | 2,950 | 2.80 | $17.61 | $36,630 |
| Ship and Boat Building | 2,400 | 1.91 | $18.53 | $38,540 |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 2,290 | 1.48 | $23.42 | $48,720 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing | 2,950 | 2.80 | $17.61 | $36,630 |
| Automotive Repair and Maintenance | 22,020 | 2.76 | $20.58 | $42,810 |
| Ship and Boat Building | 2,400 | 1.91 | $18.53 | $38,540 |
| Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing | 360 | 1.91 | $16.20 | $33,690 |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 2,290 | 1.48 | $23.42 | $48,720 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectator Sports | 40 | 0.03 | $30.40 | $63,240 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 230 | (7) | $25.79 | $53,640 |
| Scheduled Air Transportation | 170 | 0.04 | $24.56 | $51,080 |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 2,290 | 1.48 | $23.42 | $48,720 |
| Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores | (8) | (8) | $22.67 | $47,150 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 4,380 | 0.31 | 0.92 | $22.17 | $46,110 |
| Texas | 3,730 | 0.37 | 1.09 | $19.06 | $39,650 |
| Florida | 2,880 | 0.41 | 1.19 | $19.21 | $39,950 |
| Illinois | 2,210 | 0.40 | 1.17 | $20.46 | $42,560 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,840 | 0.34 | 0.98 | $19.74 | $41,050 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 880 | 0.82 | 2.40 | $17.37 | $36,140 |
| Rhode Island | 350 | 0.79 | 2.31 | $18.36 | $38,180 |
| Indiana | 1,580 | 0.58 | 1.71 | $21.93 | $45,610 |
| Alabama | 950 | 0.53 | 1.55 | $17.01 | $35,380 |
| Arkansas | 600 | 0.53 | 1.54 | $17.72 | $36,860 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 800 | 0.37 | 1.09 | $24.91 | $51,820 |
| Maryland | 800 | 0.33 | 0.95 | $24.24 | $50,410 |
| New Mexico | 230 | 0.30 | 0.87 | $23.37 | $48,610 |
| Connecticut | 440 | 0.28 | 0.81 | $22.91 | $47,650 |
| Washington | 1,380 | 0.51 | 1.50 | $22.43 | $46,650 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 1,400 | 0.40 | 1.16 | $20.78 | $43,220 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,240 | 0.32 | 0.95 | $19.55 | $40,660 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 910 | 0.68 | 1.99 | $23.52 | $48,910 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 760 | 0.38 | 1.11 | $20.85 | $43,380 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 680 | 0.38 | 1.11 | $21.05 | $43,790 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 680 | 0.40 | 1.18 | $19.41 | $40,380 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 660 | 0.13 | 0.39 | $17.28 | $35,930 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 620 | 0.28 | 0.83 | $22.20 | $46,170 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 580 | 0.46 | 1.35 | $23.24 | $48,340 |
| Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division | 580 | 0.61 | 1.78 | $24.32 | $50,580 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | 420 | 4.22 | 12.39 | $20.40 | $42,420 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | 180 | 1.99 | 5.83 | $17.43 | $36,250 |
| Hot Springs, AR | 60 | 1.76 | 5.17 | $18.84 | $39,180 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | 140 | 1.62 | 4.76 | $19.63 | $40,840 |
| Texarkana-Texarkana, TX-AR | 70 | 1.30 | 3.83 | $21.64 | $45,000 |
| Mobile, AL | 210 | 1.23 | 3.60 | $16.20 | $33,700 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | 60 | 1.23 | 3.60 | $18.63 | $38,760 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 100 | 1.11 | 3.24 | $16.48 | $34,270 |
| Springfield, OH | 50 | 1.07 | 3.15 | $18.39 | $38,250 |
| Longview, TX | 90 | 1.02 | 2.99 | $16.74 | $34,810 |