Painter at Dallas Painters
at Dallas Painters in Dallas, TX
About This Program
Dallas Painters, based in Dallas, TX, offers this employer-sponsored painter apprenticeship for individuals ready to enter the painting trades with structured, paid training. This is a non-union program with a practical focus on developing job-ready skills.
The program spans 3 years and combines 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience in surface preparation, application of paints and coatings, use of spray equipment, safety compliance, and finishing techniques suited to both residential and commercial environments.
Completing this apprenticeship prepares graduates to work as journey-level painters in the Dallas area and beyond. Earning wages while training means apprentices can support themselves financially as they develop skills that lead to long-term career stability in the construction trades.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$22
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
How to Apply
Painter Career Outlook
National Median
$22.47/hr
~$46,737.6/yr
Apprentice Start
$14/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Painter employment is projected to grow in line with construction and renovation activity. Residential repainting and commercial building maintenance provide steady, recurring demand. Painters with industrial coating experience, lead abatement certification, or decorative finishing skills command higher wages and have the strongest employment prospects.
What to Expect as a Painter Apprentice
Duration
3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (6,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
432 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
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