Structural Painter and Blaster Salary in the United States

How much does a Structural Painter and Blaster make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Structural Painter and Blaster in the United States is $51,642 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, a Structural Painter and Blaster's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,204
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,754 to $55,077
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,393
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Structural Painter and Blaster Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $55,077 $4,590 $1,059 $26
Average $51,642 $4,303 $993 $25
25th Percentile $45,754 $3,813 $880 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Structural Painter and Blaster Salaries

A Structural Painter and Blaster's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Structural Painter and Blaster Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Structural Painter and Blaster's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $49,357
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $49,542
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,389
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $52,652
  • Expert (over 8 years): $53,157
Levels Salary
Entry Level Structural Painter and Blaster$49,357
Intermediate Level Structural Painter and Blaster$49,542
Senior Level Structural Painter and Blaster$51,389
Specialist Level Structural Painter and Blaster$52,652
Expert Level Structural Painter and Blaster$53,157
$49,357 0 yr
$49,542 < 2 yrs
$51,389 2-4 yrs
$52,652 5-8 yrs
$53,157 > 8 yrs
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How Do Structural Painter and Blaster Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Structural Painter and Blasters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $57,178.
  • California: $56,961.
  • Massachusetts: $56,202.

Top Paying Cities for Structural Painter and Blasters

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $65,136
  • San Francisco: $64,495
  • Oakland: $63,065

What Skills Can Increase a Structural Painter and Blaster's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Attention to Detail (Mentioned in 3.64% Job Postings): Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.
  • Surface Preparation (Mentioned in 1.32% Job Postings): Treating the surface of a substance prior to application to increase its adhesion to coatings.
  • Material Handling (Mentioned in 0.76% Job Postings): Material handling involves short-distance movement within the confines of a building or between a building and a transportation vehicle. It uses a wide range of manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment and includes consideration of the protection, storage, and control of materials throughout their manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. Material handling can be used to create time and place utility through the handling, storage, and control of material, as distinct from manufacturing, which creates form utility by changing the shape, form, and makeup of material.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Attention to Detail 3.64%
Surface Preparation 1.32%
Material Handling 0.76%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Structural Painter and Blaster's salary.
  • Confidentiality: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Confidentiality
 $55,257
7%
Leadership
 $54,224
5%
Collaboration
 $53,707
4%
Scheduling
 $53,707
4%
Goal Oriented
 $53,707
4%
Plumbing
 $53,707
4%
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How Education impacts a Structural Painter and Blaster's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Structural Painter and Blasters enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Structural Painter and Blaster with a No Diploma is between $51,112 and $55,364).

Structural Painter and Blaster Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Structural Painter and Blaster
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 10.7%
High School 57.1%
Associates 17.9%
Bachelors 14.3%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Structural Painter and Blaster Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Structural Painter and Blaster's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$45,754
Average $51,642/year
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$3,813
Average $4,303/month
$4,590
$880
Average $993/week
$1,059
$22
Average $25/hour
$26
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $55,077 $4,590 $1,059 $26
Average $51,642 $4,303 $993 $25
25th Percentile $45,754 $3,813 $880 $22

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Salary Trends for Structural Painter and Blaster

Salaries for a Structural Painter and Blaster can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $49,826 in 2023 to around $49,728 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Structural Painter and Blaster salary trends, .

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