Paint spray inspector vs brush painter

The differences between paint spray inspectors and brush painters can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a brush painter has an average salary of $42,897, which is higher than the $26,608 average annual salary of a paint spray inspector.

The top three skills for a paint spray inspector include assembly line, PT and coats. The most important skills for a brush painter are caulking, coats, and boats.

Paint spray inspector vs brush painter overview

	Paint Spray Inspector	Brush Painter
Yearly salary	$26,608	$42,897
Hourly rate	$12.79	$20.62
Growth rate	-3%	1%
Number of jobs	17,947	4,007
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	45	42
Years of experience	-	-

Paint spray inspector vs brush painter salary

Paint spray inspectors and brush painters have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Paint Spray Inspector	Brush Painter
Average salary	$26,608	$42,897
Salary range	Between $20,000 And $34,000	Between $24,000 And $73,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between paint spray inspector and brush painter education

There are a few differences between a paint spray inspector and a brush painter in terms of educational background:

	Paint Spray Inspector	Brush Painter
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Business	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Paint spray inspector vs brush painter demographics

Here are the differences between paint spray inspectors' and brush painters' demographics:

	Paint Spray Inspector	Brush Painter
Average age	45	42
Gender ratio	Male, 62.5% Female, 37.5%	Male, 65.4% Female, 34.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.7% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Asian, 7.7% White, 58.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 9.4% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 32.1% Asian, 2.1% White, 50.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	4%	5%

Differences between paint spray inspector and brush painter duties and responsibilities

Paint spray inspector example responsibilities.

Inspect all coating application to ensure proper application and WFT is achieved per clients and manufacturers specifications and standards.
Perform regularly schedule packaging line audits to assure that product is being manufacture according to packaging specifications and GMP requirements.
Promote and maintain a positive working relationship within MRB and other support organizations.

Brush painter example responsibilities.

Perform masonry waterproofing exterior masonry staining; maintain acoustical tile and factory apply finishes and caulking; and perform preventive maintenance.
Support journeymen painters with daily task.

Paint spray inspector vs brush painter skills

Common paint spray inspector skills

Assembly Line, 27%
PT, 12%
Coats, 10%
Quality Standards, 10%
Toyota, 7%
Safety Standards, 6%

Common brush painter skills

Caulking, 57%
Coats, 18%
Boats, 15%
Spray Guns, 10%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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