2.5Low RiskShortage
Vehicle Painters
Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers · Panelbeaters, and Vehicle Body Builders, Trimmers and Painters
Low Risk
Median Weekly Pay
$1,660
Full-time workers
Employment
9,700
Total workers
10yr Growth
-2.3%
Projected to 2034
Shortage Status
Shortage
Key Insight
Vehicle Painters is IN SHORTAGE and has LOW AI risk — a strong outlook for workers in this field.
JSA Official AI Exposure
Automation13.0%
Augmentation52.0%
Key Tasks
- •Removing rough spots on vehicle panels
- •Sanding surfaces by hand and with power sanders
- •Masking areas not to be painted with tape and paper
- •Colour matching and mixing paints to match paint shades, and selecting pre-mixed paint
- •Applying primer and finishing coats using spray-guns, and sanding surfaces between coats
- •Touching up paintwork and applying polish to vehicles
- •Removing masking papers, and waxing and polishing finished paintwork
- •Painting signs and artwork on vehicles
- •Treating vehicles with rust-proofing chemicals
Employment Projections to 2034
Median Age
38
Female Share
9.0%
Part-Time Share
6.0%
Skill Level
3 / 5