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Occupation ยท SOC 51-9123

Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers: can it be done remotely?

Yes, usuallyTeleworkable share: 100%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of painting, coating, and decorating workers can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 8,470 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $40,860 ($19.64 an hour).

US employment

8,470

Median annual wage

$40,860

Mean annual wage

$44,130

Median hourly wage

$19.64

Education and training

Typical education

No formal educational credential

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Job zone

2

Some preparation

No degreeEntry levelRemote jobs paying under $50,000

Pay by state

Top 5 by nominal pay

  1. New York$68,140
  2. Washington$61,270
  3. Massachusetts$52,320
  4. Illinois$51,270
  5. New Jersey$50,700

Top 5 after cost of living

  1. New York$63,140
  2. Washington$57,250
  3. Kentucky$52,830
  4. Iowa$51,720
  5. Illinois$51,290
Full pay-by-state comparison

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. Texas1,110
  2. 2. California930
  3. 3. Florida920
  4. 4. New York510
  5. 5. Indiana390
  6. 6. Tennessee380
  7. 7. Pennsylvania360
  8. 8. Michigan270
  9. 9. Virginia260
  10. 10. Massachusetts250

States that pay the most

  1. 1. New York$68,140
  2. 2. Washington$61,270
  3. 3. Massachusetts$52,320
  4. 4. Illinois$51,270
  5. 5. New Jersey$50,700
  6. 6. Georgia$48,940
  7. 7. Kentucky$47,630
  8. 8. Virginia$46,190
  9. 9. Maryland$45,910
  10. 10. New Hampshire$45,410

Median annual wage. Based on 36 states and territories with published figures.

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