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Painters and Paperhangers

Significant Points

  • Employment prospects should be excellent due to the expected job growth, coupled with the large numbers of workers who retire or leave the occupation for other jobs.
  • Most workers learn informally on the job as helpers, but training experts recommend completion of an apprenticeship program.
  • Nearly one-half of all painters and paperhangers are self employed.

source: OOH; about this section

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Area and Industry employment and wages
Painters, construction and maintenance: (Area) (Industry)
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Also see Painters and paperhangers in the 2004-05 Occupational Outlook Handbook
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