Paint preparer vs hand decorator

The differences between paint preparers and hand decorators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a hand decorator has an average salary of $41,094, which is higher than the $33,153 average annual salary of a paint preparer.

Paint preparer vs hand decorator overview

	Paint Preparer	Hand Decorator
Yearly salary	$33,153	$41,094
Hourly rate	$15.94	$19.76
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	1,548	5,972
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 60%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Paint preparer vs hand decorator salary

Paint preparers and hand decorators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Paint Preparer	Hand Decorator
Average salary	$33,153	$41,094
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $45,000	Between $22,000 And $73,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between paint preparer and hand decorator education

There are a few differences between a paint preparer and a hand decorator in terms of educational background:

	Paint Preparer	Hand Decorator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 60%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Graphic Design
Most common college	-	-

Paint preparer vs hand decorator demographics

Here are the differences between paint preparers' and hand decorators' demographics:

	Paint Preparer	Hand Decorator
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 84.4% Female, 15.6%	Male, 26.3% Female, 73.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 22.7% Asian, 3.3% White, 59.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 9.1% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 23.4% Asian, 2.4% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between paint preparer and hand decorator duties and responsibilities

Paint preparer example responsibilities.

Install, repair and fabricate fiberglass components within specifications dictate by military contracts.
Determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using viscometers.

Hand decorator example responsibilities.

Maintain cleanliness and area sanitation in accordance with company practices and regulatory requirements.
Develop mixed bake and decorate specialty cakes and cupcakes.

Paint preparer vs hand decorator skills

Common paint preparer skills

Caulking, 59%
Mask, 17%
Painting Process, 14%
Coats, 9%

Common hand decorator skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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