51-9123.00

Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers

Paint, coat, or decorate articles, such as furniture, glass, plateware, pottery, jewelry, toys, books, or leather.

9.0OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

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Top 9% most at-risk occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 92% probability of automation for this role
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Top 9%
most at-risk
94
jobs riskier than this
+1.4%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers apply paint and coatings in manufacturing and decorating contexts. Automated spray systems and robotic painters are well-established in high-volume automotive and appliance manufacturing (ABB, FANUC painting robots). Custom, complex, and small-batch painting work retains human painters. Through 2027, the division between automated large-scale industrial painting and human custom/decorative painting deepens; the role remains in sectors where surface complexity and variability exceed robotic capability.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsAmazon RoboticsTesla Optimus

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$40,860
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+1.4%
Little or no change
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Job Zone 1 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

Career Pivot Paths

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →