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Job outlook for transportation equipment painters in the United States
Are transportation equipment painter jobs in demand?
Yes, transportation equipment painter jobs are in demand. Transportation equipment painter demand is projected to grow 2% from 2018 to 2028.
Transportation equipment painter job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of transportation equipment painter jobs and the average transportation equipment painter salary over time.
Transportation equipment painter jobs over time
Transportation equipment painter job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,093 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,039 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,104 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,636 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,553 | 0.00% |
Average transportation equipment painter salary over time
Transportation equipment painter salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,240 | $22.71 | +4.6% |
| 2024 | $45,182 | $21.72 | +4.6% |
| 2023 | $43,201 | $20.77 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | $42,762 | $20.56 | --0.7% |
| 2021 | $43,069 | $20.71 | +2.4% |
Transportation equipment painter jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of transportation equipment painter job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where transportation equipment painters earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for transportation equipment painters
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 218 | 21% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 85 | 11% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 317 | 10% |
| 4 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 165 | 10% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 69 | 9% |
| 6 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 102 | 8% |
| 7 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 331 | 7% |
| 8 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 225 | 7% |
| 9 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 139 | 7% |
| 10 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 121 | 7% |
| 11 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 62 | 7% |
| 12 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 47 | 7% |
| 13 | Vermont | 623,657 | 42 | 7% |
| 14 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 38 | 7% |
| 15 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 352 | 6% |
| 16 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 116 | 6% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 616 | 5% |
| 18 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 301 | 5% |
| 19 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 158 | 5% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 44 | 5% |
Most common cities for transportation equipment painters
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burnsville | 1 | 2% | $44,734 |
| 2 | Eden Prairie | 1 | 2% | $44,708 |
| 3 | Lakeville | 1 | 2% | $44,731 |
| 4 | Minnetonka | 1 | 2% | $44,707 |
| 5 | Maple Grove | 1 | 1% | $44,720 |
| 6 | Plymouth | 1 | 1% | $44,719 |