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Residential Painter

Winchester, VA · On-site

$800 - $1.0K/wk

Branded apparel and signage Responsibilities The Painter performs and coordinates the preparation and application of exterior and interior finishes in a residential and light commercial setting. You ...

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Brush and Roll Painter

Hampton, VA

$18 - $24.75/hr

Brush and Roll Painter Main Industries Description: Main Industries has been serving the marine and ... Understand and obey all posted warning, caution, notification and/or hazards signs posted on a job ...

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Brush and Roll Painter

Hampton, VA

$18 - $24.75/hr

Brush and Roll Painter Main Industries Description: Main Industries has been serving the marine and ... Understand and obey all posted warning, caution, notification and/or hazards signs posted on a job ...

Main Industries

Brush and Roll Painter

Hampton, VA · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

Brush and Roll Painter Main Industries Description: Main Industries has been serving the marine and ... Understand and obey all posted warning, caution, notification and/or hazards signs posted on a job ...

Main Industries

Brush and Roll Painter

Hampton, VA · On-site

$18 - $24.75/hr

Brush and Roll Painter Main Industries Description: Main Industries has been serving the marine and ... Understand and obey all posted warning, caution, notification and/or hazards signs posted on a job ...

Main Industries

Brush and Roll Painter

Hampton, VA

$17.75 - $24.25/hr

Brush and Roll Painter Main Industries Description: Main Industries has been serving the marine and ... Understand and obey all posted warning, caution, notification and/or hazards signs posted on a job ...

Main Industries

Brush and Roll Painter

Hampton, VA · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

A brush and roll painter applies the specified coating system via hand brush and paint rollers. The ... and/or hazards signs posted on a job site All candidates must submit to drug testing and E ...

Main Industries

$17.25 - $23.50/hr

Brush and Roll Painter Main Industries Description: Main Industries has been serving the marine and ... Understand and obey all posted warning, caution, notification and/or hazards signs posted on a job ...

HII

$53K - $55K/yr

MARINE PAINTER TRAINEE OR CERTIFICATION - FOR 2026 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS OR GRADUATES - SIGN-ON BONUS Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States Date: Jul 22, 2026 Req ID: 44050 Team: X33 SURF ...

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How much do sign painter jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for sign painter in Virginia is $23.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.00 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical work environments and clients a sign painter can expect to work with?

Sign Painters often work both indoors and outdoors, creating signage for a variety of clients, including small businesses, large corporations, and local government agencies. The environments can range from workshops and studios to on-site locations, such as storefronts or construction sites. Collaboration is common with graphic designers, business owners, and project managers to ensure the finished sign meets client specifications and branding requirements. Flexibility and adaptability are key, as project scopes and working conditions can vary greatly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sign painter?

To thrive as a Sign Painter, you need strong artistic ability, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of color theory, often supported by a portfolio or relevant training in graphic arts. Familiarity with design software (such as Adobe Illustrator), various paints, brushes, and lettering techniques, as well as safe use of ladders and scaffolding, is typically required. Creativity, patience, and effective communication with clients are standout soft skills in this role. These skills ensure that sign painters can create visually appealing, durable, and accurate signage that meets client needs and withstands environmental conditions.

What is the difference between Sign Painter vs Graphic Designer?

AspectSign PainterGraphic Designer
CredentialsTypically no formal certification, but apprenticeship or vocational training commonBachelor's degree in graphic design or related field often required
Work EnvironmentHands-on, physical work often outdoors or in workshopsOffice or digital workspace, primarily computer-based
Industry UsageUsed mainly in signage, advertising, and storefrontsUsed across marketing, branding, digital media, and print

Sign painters focus on creating physical signs through hand-painting or traditional methods, often working outdoors or in workshops. Graphic designers develop visual concepts primarily using digital tools for various media. While both roles involve visual communication, sign painters emphasize craftsmanship in physical signage, whereas graphic designers work mainly in digital environments for broader media applications.

What does a sign painter do?

As a sign painter, you use a brush, paint, stencils, sprayers, and other equipment to help create custom signs for clients. Since you typically paint images or letters by hand, you often use several kinds of brushes and various colors to customize each sign according to specifications. You typically work in a workshop, using work orders, sketches, or blueprints to guide your painting. Other duties and responsibilities include preparing the surface of the sign before painting and adding laminate or other protection afterward. In this role, you may be asked to climb up to signs to paint or to repair existing signage.

What is a sign painter?

Sign painters are skilled artisans who design, create, and paint signs by hand for businesses, events, and various public or private spaces. They use techniques such as lettering, illustration, and decorative painting on surfaces like wood, glass, metal, and walls. While digital printing has become common, many people still appreciate the unique, handcrafted quality and craftsmanship that sign painters provide. Their work often involves both artistic talent and precise technical skills.
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Infographic showing various Sign Painter job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 28% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,914 per year, or $23 per hour.

Painter

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

Oak Hill, VA

$28.58 - $37.15/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

New

Job description

Compensation Grade:

T16

Salary Range:

$28.58-$37.15

Opening Date:

August 7, 2026

Closing Date:

August 22, 2026

Please Note: All job announcements close at 11:59 p.m. of the day before the posted closing date.

As a Painter, you will be part of a team that maintains all painted surfaces at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport.
Painter
Serves in the Paint Division of the Airport Maintenance Department at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or the Airport Maintenance Department at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Prepares surfaces and applies paint and other finishes to various interior and exterior structures, pavement, equipment, and vehicle exteriors. May assist with wallpapering and sign making. Performs related functions.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Applies paint and other finishes using appropriate tools to interior and exterior surfaces.

Determines steps and equipment needed to ensure proper preparation of surfaces. Prepares surfaces according to the type of finish desired.

Protects areas not to be painted by covering with drop cloths or masking.

Removes old coating or grime using appropriate methods (e.g., sanding, grinding, sand blasting, hydro blasting).

Repairs surfaces by spackling, plastering, caulking, filling nail holes, or sanding rough spots.

Works from scaffolds or lifts; uses elevated platforms, bucket trucks, ladders, or other equipment.

Lays out Airfield and Roadway pavement markings, using schematics and blueprints, to precisely measure placement and alignment of markings to meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and VirginiaDepartmentofTransportation (VDOT) specifications.

Cleans and removes old markings from pavement with high-pressure water blasting equipment and/or surface grinder.

Uses push striper, airfield striping truck, and thermal-plastic, preformed traffic tape for pavement markings. Drives, operates, and maintains the airfield striping truck.

Creates new roadway and airfield stencils, as needed.

Applies automotive finishes. [DCA ONLY]

Cleans work area and materials, tools, and equipment.

Assembles and disassembles scaffolds as required. [DCA ONLY]

Ensures that hazardous waste materials are disposed of according to established safety procedures.

Maintains equipment; and may make minor repairs to tools and equipment, as needed.

May substitute for the Painter Leader in their absence.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Four years of progressively responsible experience in the painting trade.

Full performance (journey) level knowledge of and skill in the painting trade to perform a wide range of work in painting interior and exterior surfaces of buildings, pavement, and vehicles.

Knowledge of and skill in using painting tools and equipment to achieve durable industrial or commercial finishes in accordance with specifications, instructions, and trade standards and practices.

Knowledge of and skill in the proper use and application of various materials, primers, and additives to prepare paint preparation materials and coatings.

Skill in using a wide variety of tools and equipment for painting structures, pavements, and vehicles.

Ability to analyze data and information (including blueprints and schematics).

Ability to work safely and knowledge of the safety rules, regulations, and procedures needed to do so.

Ability to speak and write effectively.

Skill in using a computer and computerized work order, time, and attendance systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of pavement striping procedures and equipment.

Experience in automotive painting or repair.

Licensed as a Class B Commercial Driver (CDL)

EDUCATION

A high school diploma or a Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED

A state driver's license in good standing.

A Class B CDL within 90 days of hire, promotion, or placement into the job.

Able to obtain an Airfield Movement Area (DM) endorsement on ID Badge within one year of hire, promotion, or placement into the job.

Successfully complete the "Air Marking Professional Certification" Program within one year of hire, promotion, or placement into the job.

NECESSARY SPECIAL FACTORS

Works midnight shifts 6-7 months, on Airfield, spring to early fall. [DCA ONLY]

Operates vehicle airside and landside (requires AOA permit).

Work requires moderate to heavy physical exertion (lifting objects up to 50 pounds). Moves a 500-pound, self-propelled push striper. Moves 700-pound drums of pavement paint using a forklift. May bend, stoop, crouch, and work in a cramped position or work on ladders and scaffolds.

May be subject to potential hazards common to the airport environment and painting trade, including adverse weather conditions and dust/grease/dirt. Wears personal protective gear, as needed.

May work nights/weekends.

Is subject to hold-over and recall on a 24-hour basis for essential services and emergencies such as snow removal.

Work is typically reviewed in progress and upon completion for quantity, quality, timeliness, teamwork, customer service, and other factors.

A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.

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