The map below shows you the number of paint maker job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where paint makers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Given the change of course that has happened in the world, we wanted to provide expert opinions on what aspiring graduates can do to start off their careers in an uncertain economic climate. We wanted to know what skills will be more important, where the economy is doing relatively well, and if there will be any lasting effects on the job market. Companies are looking for candidates that can handle the new responsibilities of the job market. Recent graduates actually have an advantage because they are comfortable using newer technologies and have been communicating virtually their whole lives. They can take what they've learned and apply it immediately.We spoke to paint maker professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the paint maker job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the paint maker industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

We spoke to paint maker professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the paint maker job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the paint maker industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

Yes, paint maker jobs are in demand. Paint maker demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	921	0.00%
2020	987	0.00%
2019	1,065	0.00%
2018	1,093	0.00%
2017	1,100	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$32,367	$15.56	+2.4%
2024	$31,606	$15.20	+1.5%
2023	$31,129	$14.97	+1.7%
2022	$30,619	$14.72	+2.6%
2021	$29,849	$14.35	+3.1%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Indiana	6,666,818	113	2%
2	Wisconsin	5,795,483	108	2%
3	New Hampshire	1,342,795	23	2%
4	Illinois	12,802,023	147	1%
5	Michigan	9,962,311	136	1%
6	Ohio	11,658,609	105	1%
7	New York	19,849,399	102	1%
8	Minnesota	5,576,606	83	1%
9	New Jersey	9,005,644	79	1%
10	Pennsylvania	12,805,537	78	1%
11	Massachusetts	6,859,819	65	1%
12	Missouri	6,113,532	62	1%
13	South Carolina	5,024,369	48	1%
14	Kentucky	4,454,189	38	1%
15	Alabama	4,874,747	36	1%
16	Connecticut	3,588,184	31	1%
17	Iowa	3,145,711	24	1%
18	Rhode Island	1,059,639	8	1%
19	Wyoming	579,315	7	1%
20	North Dakota	755,393	6	1%

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