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What is a door paneler and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
ScoreDoor PanelerUS Average
Salary
3.1

Avg. Salary $39,482

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
8.9
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.57%

Asian 8.53%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 16.36%

Unknown 3.70%

White 56.84%

Gender

female 50.00%

male 50.00%

Age - 45
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 45

Key steps to become a door paneler

  1. Explore door paneler education requirements

    Most common door paneler degrees

    Associate

    50.0 %

    Bachelor's

    25.0 %

    High School Diploma

    12.5 %
  2. Start to develop specific door paneler skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Hand Tools100.00%
  3. Research door paneler duties and responsibilities

    • Remove rough spots and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools or power tools.
    • Remove rough spots and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools or power tools.
  4. Apply for door paneler jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a door paneler job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average door paneler salary

The average door paneler salary in the United States is $39,482 per year or $19 per hour. Door paneler salaries range between $22,000 and $68,000 per year.

Average door paneler salary
$39,482 Yearly
$18.98 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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