Cover interior walls and ceilings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric, or attach advertising posters on surfaces, such as walls and billboards. Duties include removing old materials from surface to be papered.
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 390 | 21.82 | 14.54 | 25.45 | 45,380 | 30,250 | 52,940 |
| St Louis MSA | 60 | 23.23 | 19.37 | 25.16 | 48,320 | 40,290 | 52,330 |
| Central Region* | 30 | 18.07 | 15.53 | 19.33 | 37,575 | 32,300 | 40,213 |
| St. Louis County* | 30 | 23.44 | 18.40 | 25.96 | 48,757 | 38,267 | 54,002 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 1,000 | 1,120 | 120 | 12.00 | 31 | Good |
| St Louis MSA | 140 | 160 | 20 | 14.29 | 5 | Caution |
| Central Region* | 40 | 40 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
| Ozark Region* | 70 | 80 | 10 | 14.29 | 2 | Caution |
| Southwest Region* | 30 | 30 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
or training in one of the following
Painting/Painter and Wall Coverer