What is the hourly rate for a house painter?
The hourly rate a housepainter receives depends on which state of the Union the work is being done in, the union status of the worker, the skill level of the worker, the expierience the worker has, and the nature of the job. Does the worker actually paint, or do they do prep work, like masking and taping, and dropclothes? Is there a lot of housepainting going on in this area right now, or is there very little work? Most housepainters bid a job at a total cost, including labor and materials. If you are working for such a person, your rate is what he says it is. Otherwise, you will blow up his budget for the job. If he wants you on the next job, you can ask for a raise.
