Somewhat Resilient
Last Update: 10/7/2026
AI Resilience Score for Painting Workers:
44.4%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
Med
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
Med
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Low
AI Resilience Report forPainting Workers
$48,060 median salary•16,100 annual openings•SOC Code: 51-9120
Painting Workers are somewhat less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 7 sources.
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Career: Painting Workers
They apply paint, varnish, or other coatings to surfaces like walls and buildings to protect and decorate them.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$48,060
Jobs (2025)
173,000
Growth (2025-35)
+2.4%
Annual Openings
16,100
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
