The Job Market for Professional Painters in the United States

There are currently an estimated 372,400 professional painters in the United States. The job market for professional painters is expected to grow by 1.5% between 2022 and 2032.

Employability of Professional Painters

Professional painters have a C employability rating according to CareerExplorer. This rating suggests that the career offers moderate employment opportunities in the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, the U.S. is expected to need approximately 9,800 new professional painters. This demand is driven by:

• 5,500 additional professional painters needed due to growth in the field.
• 4,300 existing professional painters expected to retire, creating openings in the market.

Supply of Professional Painters by State

The distribution of professional painters is concentrated in several key states:

State Name	Employed Professional Painters
California	1,650
Texas	1,240
Alabama	680
New York	650
Michigan	620
New Jersey	610
Missouri	610
Florida	540
Indiana	530
Minnesota	470
Kentucky	410
Illinois	340
Pennsylvania	320
North Carolina	300
Washington	300
Arizona	280
Massachusetts	260
Tennessee	260
Maryland	260
Iowa	230
South Carolina	190
Mississippi	190
Virginia	190
Ohio	190
West Virginia	170
Oregon	140
Oklahoma	90
Utah	90
Connecticut	90
Louisiana	90
Arkansas	80
Nevada	80
Kansas	80
South Dakota	80
Wisconsin	80
Nebraska	70
Idaho	50
Maine	50
New Mexico	50
Rhode Island	50
New Hampshire	50
Vermont	40

The job market for professional painters is shaped by regional demand, economic conditions, and the ongoing need for skilled labor in the construction and renovation industries.