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Job outlook for journeyman painters in the United States
Journeyman painter job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected journeyman painter job growth rate is 1% from 2018-2028.
About 4,900 new jobs for journeyman painters are projected over the next decade.
Journeyman painter salaries have increased 12% for journeyman painters in the last 5 years.
There are over 155,602 journeyman painters currently employed in the United States.
There are 8,020 active journeyman painter job openings in the US.
The average journeyman painter salary is $40,885.
Are journeyman painter jobs in demand?
Yes, journeyman painter jobs are in demand. Journeyman painter demand is projected to grow 1% from 2018 to 2028.
Journeyman painter job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of journeyman painter jobs and the average journeyman painter salary over time.
Journeyman painter jobs over time
Journeyman painter job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 155,602 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 158,261 | 0.05% |
| 2019 | 169,069 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 165,917 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 160,774 | 0.05% |
Average journeyman painter salary over time
Journeyman painter salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $40,885 | $19.66 | +4.6% |
| 2025 | $39,089 | $18.79 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $37,789 | $18.17 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $36,838 | $17.71 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | $36,459 | $17.53 | +2.7% |
Journeyman painter jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of journeyman painter job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where journeyman painters earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for journeyman painters
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 36 | 5% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 40 | 4% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 28 | 4% |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 188 | 3% |
| 5 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 94 | 3% |
| 6 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 84 | 3% |
| 7 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 43 | 3% |
| 8 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 39 | 3% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 25 | 3% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 16 | 3% |
| 11 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 15 | 3% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 198 | 2% |
| 13 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 185 | 2% |
| 14 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 177 | 2% |
| 15 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 163 | 2% |
| 16 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 157 | 2% |
| 17 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 120 | 2% |
| 18 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 107 | 2% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 56 | 2% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 17 | 2% |
Most common cities for journeyman painters
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newark | 1 | 3% | $44,447 |
| 2 | Bothell | 1 | 2% | $44,303 |
| 3 | Amarillo | 1 | 1% | $35,835 |
| 4 | Pomona | 1 | 1% | $49,185 |
| 5 | Salt Lake City | 1 | 1% | $36,410 |
| 6 | Santa Rosa | 1 | 1% | $51,999 |
| 7 | Warren | 1 | 1% | $42,323 |
| 8 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $49,014 |
| 9 | Gilbert | 1 | 0% | $40,228 |
| 10 | Glendale | 1 | 0% | $40,155 |
| 11 | Huntington Beach | 1 | 0% | $49,210 |
| 12 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $49,413 |
| 13 | Sacramento | 1 | 0% | $51,404 |
| 14 | Seattle | 1 | 0% | $44,346 |