How much does a Painter I make in Benton Harbor, MI? The average Painter I salary in Benton Harbor, MI is $44,236 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $39,355 and $50,003. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Painter I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Painter I Salary $34,911 Benton Harbor,MI February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Painter I Salary $39,355 Benton Harbor,MI February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Painter I Salary $44,236 Benton Harbor,MI February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Painter I Salary $50,003 Benton Harbor,MI February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Painter I Salary $55,254 Benton Harbor,MI February 26, 2024
25% $39,355 10% $34,911 90% $55,254 75% $50,003 $44,236 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Attention to Detail: Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.

2.

Repairing: To put something that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly, back into good condition or make it work again.

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Installation: The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.

Attention to Detail 3.41%
Repairing 1.31%
Installation 0.76%
Others 94.52%

Job Description for Painter I

Painter I applies paint, varnishes, stains and other coatings to interior and/or exterior surfaces with brush, roller or other tools. Prepares surfaces for painting by removing old paint using paint removers, scrapers, wire brushes, or blowtorches. Being a Painter I fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers using a caulking gun or a putty knife. Prepares paint and primers and matches colors. Additionally, Painter I may prepare estimates of work time and cost. May have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. The Painter I possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Painter I

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For Painter I, the upper level is Painter II and then progresses to Painter III.

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Painter I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Painter I, the highest Painter I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Painter I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Painter I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Painter I salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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About Benton Harbor, Michigan    Benton Harbor is a city in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan which is located southwest of Kalamazoo, and northwest of South Bend, Indiana.....More

Benton Harbor, Michigan  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Benton Harbor, Michigan

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