Electrician vs Painter
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Pay
Electrician
$79,000 typical, a year
Most Electricians earn $65,500 to $93,600 a year.
From 1,022 postings that list pay
4,594 open jobs now
Painter
$44,600 typical, a year
Most Painters earn $41,600 to $58,300 a year.
From 49 postings that list pay
248 open jobs now
Electricians typically earn about $34,400 more a year than Painters.
What each one does
Electrician
- Install electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment according to blueprints and codes.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and components to restore functionality.
- Perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment and systems.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical plans.
- Ensure all work complies with safety regulations and electrical codes.
- Test electrical systems and components to verify safe and proper operation.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Painter
- Apply paint, stain and other finishes to walls, ceilings and furniture.
- Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding and filling cracks.
- Mix paints and other materials according to specifications.
- Clean up paint and painting tools and equipment in appropriate areas.
- Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with management to modify colors of paint, stain or varnish.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Electrician
More common in Electrician postings
- Electrical Wiring 3 in 10 postings
- Electrical Troubleshooting 3 in 10 postings
- National Electric Code 2 in 10 postings
- Electrical Systems 2 in 10 postings
- Electrical Maintenance 2 in 10 postings
- Electrical Schematics 2 in 10 postings
- Blueprint Reading 1 in 10 postings
- Electrical Technician 1 in 10 postings
Painter
More common in Painter postings
- Painting 9 in 10 postings
- Scaffolding 1 in 10 postings
- Drywall 1 in 10 postings
- Spray Equipment 1 in 10 postings
- Ladder Operation 1 in 10 postings
- Wall Patching 1 in 10 postings
- Sealing and Caulking 1 in 15 postings
- Carpentry 1 in 20 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
Electrician
- Driver's License 3 in 10 postings
Painter
- Driver's License 2 in 10 postings
Open jobs
Electrician
Data Center Electrician
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Painter
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