Painter at Utah Painters & Allied Trades JATC
at Utah Painters & Allied Trades JATC in Salt Lake City, UT
About This Program
The Utah Painters & Allied Trades JATC, located in Salt Lake City, UT, sponsors this union painter apprenticeship. As a Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee program, it adheres to union standards and provides apprentices with the benefits and protections of the organized trades.
This 3-year apprenticeship includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in surface preparation, interior and exterior painting, spray and brush application, wallcovering, protective coatings, and safe handling of materials. Classroom sessions cover trade theory, blueprint reading, and safety regulations.
Graduates earn journey-level status in the painting and allied trades, positioning them for long-term employment throughout Utah and nationally through union affiliation. Apprentices are paid throughout the program, with wages typically increasing as they advance through each year 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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Painter
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Utah
Painters in Utah are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
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