Post job

What is a paint department supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
ScorePaint Department SupervisorUS Average
Salary
2.8

Avg. Salary $36,268

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
8.3
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.66%

Asian 5.60%

Black or African American 9.55%

Hispanic or Latino 17.56%

Unknown 4.72%

White 61.91%

Gender

female 23.36%

male 76.64%

Age - 42
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 - 42
Stress level
9.4

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
5.2

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.6

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Paint department supervisor career paths

Key steps to become a paint department supervisor

  1. Explore paint department supervisor education requirements

    Most common paint department supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    31.4 %

    High School Diploma

    26.3 %

    Associate

    20.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific paint department supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Customer Service16.83%
    Sales Floor14.05%
    Product Knowledge11.09%
    Safety Procedures10.34%
    Inventory Management5.04%
  3. Complete relevant paint department supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New paint department supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a paint department supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real paint department supervisor resumes.
  4. Research paint department supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Manage geotechnical aspects of an EIR/EIS for a coastal development in an environmentally sensitive lagoon.
    • Conduct geotechnical and geological investigations and mineral resource evaluations for commercial, industrial and governmental clients using the above-mentioned drilling techniques.
    • Drive the achievement of financial goals by managing customer inventory flow process and SWAS planning.
  5. Apply for paint department supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a paint department supervisor 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

How did you land your first paint department supervisor job

Zippi

Are you a paint department supervisor?

Share your story for a free salary report.

Average paint department supervisor salary

The average paint department supervisor salary in the United States is $36,268 per year or $17 per hour. Paint department supervisor salaries range between $24,000 and $52,000 per year.

Average paint department supervisor salary
$36,268 Yearly
$17.44 hourly

What am I worth?

salary-calculator

How do paint department supervisors rate their job?

-/5

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Paint department supervisor reviews

profile
A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2019
Pros

Improving the sales and providing high quality customer service

Cons

Not enough support from manager


Working as a paint department supervisor? Share your experience anonymously.
Overall rating*
Career growth
Work/Life balance
Pay/Salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

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.