Painter at Glaziers, Architectural Metal & Glassworkers, Local 513
at Glaziers, Architectural Metal & Glassworkers, Local 513 in Saint Louis, MO
About This Program
The Glaziers, Architectural Metal & Glassworkers Local 513 Painter Apprenticeship is a registered union JATC program located in Saint Louis, MO. Jointly managed by labor and management, this program trains apprentices in painting and related finishing skills while providing the wages, benefits, and protections that come with union membership.
The apprenticeship spans 3 years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work with experienced journeymen to develop skills in surface preparation, application of paints and specialty coatings, spray and manual techniques, and final finish quality control. Classroom instruction covers safety regulations, materials science, tool usage, and trade standards applicable to the Saint Louis construction market.
Graduates earn journey-level status and are prepared to work on commercial, industrial, and residential projects throughout the region. Union membership through Local 513 provides access to negotiated wages, health benefits, and retirement planning, while the earn-while-you-learn model ensures apprentices are paid from their very first day of training.
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.
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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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