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Journeyman painter demographics and statistics in the US

Journeyman painter demographics research summary. Zippia estimates journeyman painter demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our journeyman painter estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about journeyman painters after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 155,602 journeyman painters currently employed in the United States.
  • 6.0% of all journeyman painters are women, while 94.0% are men.
  • The average journeyman painter age is 42 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of journeyman painters is White (51.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (32.4%), Black or African American (8.3%) and Unknown (4.9%).
  • Journeyman painters are most in-demand in Mandan, ND.
  • The automotive industry is the highest-paying for journeyman painters.
  • Sacramento, CA pays an annual average wage of $51,404, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women journeyman painters earned 92% of what men earned.
  • 5% of all journeyman painters are LGBT.
  • Minnesota is the best state for journeyman painters to live.
  • Journeyman painters are 79% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Journeyman painter gender statistics

6.0% of journeyman painters are women and 94.0% of journeyman painters are men.
  • Male, 94.0%
  • Female, 6.0%

Journeyman painter gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male94.0%
Female6.0%

Journeyman painter gender pay gap

Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$41,434
female-income
Female income
$38,074

Journeyman painter gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in journeyman painter positions over time. Currently, 6.0% of journeyman painters are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Journeyman painter gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201095.81%4.19%
201196.05%3.95%
201296.12%3.88%
201396.37%3.63%
201495.66%4.34%
201596.21%3.79%
201695.74%4.26%
201795.40%4.60%
201895.03%4.97%
201994.25%5.75%
202095.02%4.98%
202193.99%6.01%

Journeyman painter related jobs gender ratio

We compared journeyman painters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Composition Floor Setter34%66%
Journeyman Painter94%6%
Gas Fitter97%3%
Insulation Worker97%2%
Water Softener Installer97%3%

Journeyman painter demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among journeyman painters is White, which makes up 51.0% of all journeyman painters. Comparatively, 32.4% of journeyman painters are Hispanic or Latino and 8.3% of journeyman painters are Black or African American.
  • White, 51.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 32.4%
  • Black or African American, 8.3%
  • Unknown, 4.9%
  • Asian, 2.5%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%

Journeyman painter race

Journeyman painter racePercentages
White51.0%
Hispanic or Latino32.4%
Black or African American8.3%
Unknown4.9%
Asian2.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.9%

Journeyman painter race and ethnicity over time

See how journeyman painter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Journeyman painter race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201062.24%9.75%2.44%22.93%
201161.96%10.74%2.40%22.30%
201262.24%10.38%2.40%21.98%
201361.70%9.88%2.32%23.42%
201460.73%9.24%2.64%24.73%
201559.25%8.96%2.16%27.02%
201658.50%8.88%2.40%26.68%
201759.78%8.08%2.21%26.66%
201859.19%8.18%2.35%27.56%
201957.66%9.16%2.35%28.06%
202057.07%8.68%2.47%26.41%
202150.95%8.32%2.53%32.38%

Journeyman painter wage gap by race

According to our data, asian journeyman painters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino journeyman painters have the lowest average salary at $39,880.
$44,000
$43,000
$42,000
$41,000
$40,000
$39,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$41,474
White$42,947
Black or African American$39,922
Asian$43,065
Hispanic or Latino$39,880

Average journeyman painter age

See how the average age of journeyman painters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Journeyman painter age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American50
Unknown38
Asian51
Hispanic or Latino40.536
White4543.5
American Indian and Alaska Native35

Journeyman painter age breakdown

The average age of journeyman painters is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the journeyman painter population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Journeyman painter age breakdown

Journeyman Painter YearsPercentages
40+ years57%
30-40 years25%
20-30 years17%

Journeyman painter educational attainment

  • High School Diploma, 49%
  • Associate, 19%
  • Diploma, 12%
  • Bachelor's, 11%
  • Other Degrees, 9%

Journeyman painters by degree level

Journeyman painter degreePercentages
High School Diploma49%
Associate19%
Diploma12%
Bachelor's11%
Other Degrees9%

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Journeyman painter wage gap by degree level

According to the data, journeyman painters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $42,411 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, journeyman painters earn a median annual income of $42,317 compared to $42,208 for journeyman painters with an Bachelor's degree.
$43,000
$42,000
$41,000
$40,000
$39,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
No Education
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$42,317
Bachelor's Degree$42,208
No Education$39,616
Some College/ Associate Degree$42,411

Journeyman painter employment statistics

Most journeyman painters work for a private in the construction industry.

Company size where journeyman painters work

Below, you can see the size of companies where journeyman painters work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Journeyman painter jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees9%
50 - 100 employees20%
100 - 500 employees26%
500 - 1,000 employees12%
1,000 - 10,000 employees19%
> 10,000 employees14%

Journeyman painter jobs by company type

Employees with the journeyman painter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most journeyman painters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Journeyman painter jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education4%
Public12%
Private79%
Government5%

Journeyman painter jobs by industry

The most common industries for journeyman painters are construction, manufacturing and professional.

Construction

Manufacturing

Professional

Fortune 500

Technology

Journeyman painter turnover and employment statistics

Journeyman painter unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for journeyman painters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Journeyman painter unemployment rate by year

YearJourneyman painter unemployment rate
201020.78%
201119.00%
201216.53%
201314.04%
201411.65%
201510.22%
20168.94%
20178.43%
20187.07%
20196.48%
202010.42%
20218.86%

Average journeyman painter tenure

The average journeyman painter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,153 journeyman painters resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Journeyman painter tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year22%
1-2 years23%
3-4 years14%
5-7 years16%
8-10 years6%
11+ years18%

Journeyman painter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of journeyman painters that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Steel Rod Buster1.40%236
Drywall Metal Stud Worker1.75%22,024
Connection Worker2.24%22,982
Diesel Electrician2.76%33,533
Ceramic Tile Setter3.39%1,941
Extrusion Former4.07%587
Journeyman Painter4.71%-

Similar journeyman painter jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Steel Rod Buster1.40%236
Drywall Metal Stud Worker1.75%22,024
Connection Worker2.24%22,982
Diesel Electrician2.76%33,533
Ceramic Tile Setter3.39%1,941
Extrusion Former4.07%587

Foreign languages spoken by journeyman painters

The most common foreign language among journeyman painters is Spanish at 70.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Venetian at 17.6% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
  • Spanish, 70.6%
  • Venetian, 17.6%
  • Carrier, 11.8%

Journeyman painter languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish70.6%
Venetian17.6%
Carrier11.8%

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Journeyman painter location demographics

The amount you can make as a journeyman painter can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of journeyman painters is $55,463. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do journeyman painters earn the most?

Journeyman painters earn the most in New Jersey, where the average journeyman painter salary is $55,195. The map here shows where journeyman painters earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Journeyman Painters?

By looking through more than 2,153 resumes, we found that the most popular places for journeyman painters are Las Vegas, NV and Phoenix, AZ.
Number of Journeyman Painters

Journeyman painter jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California434$49,998
2Texas352$36,937
3Florida325$32,834
4Virginia198$44,294
5Pennsylvania189$47,920
6Wisconsin188$42,610
7Ohio185$42,857
8North Carolina177$39,682
9Michigan163$42,004
10Washington157$44,281
11New York155$47,091
12Georgia138$37,335
13Minnesota120$48,513
14Colorado118$41,838
15Missouri107$44,446
16Maryland106$45,222
17Oregon101$37,633
18Indiana99$40,414
19Arizona99$40,275
20Massachusetts96$53,405
21Iowa94$39,023
22Illinois89$49,672
23Tennessee89$36,766
24New Jersey84$55,195
25Utah84$36,525
26Oklahoma83$37,411
27South Carolina81$37,374
28Kansas67$36,644
29Alabama66$35,750
30Connecticut56$47,165
31Louisiana55$38,698
32Nebraska47$36,325
33Idaho43$34,647
34Kentucky41$36,447
35Montana40$38,101
36Maine39$41,769
37Alaska36$37,828
38Nevada35$36,677
39Mississippi33$36,226
40Arkansas33$34,098
41New Mexico32$36,439
42Hawaii29$34,227
43District of Columbia28$56,158
44New Hampshire27$40,525
45South Dakota25$35,882
46Rhode Island19$39,132
47West Virginia17$49,612
48North Dakota17$43,733
49Vermont16$45,211
50Wyoming15$42,027
51Delaware14$44,448

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