Painters in Adams County, Colorado
Adams County, Colorado has 69 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 273 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.9 across Colorado.
Adams County ranks 18 of 27 counties in Colorado for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $66,495 per employee a year.
Across Colorado, painters earn a median of $50,650 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 69
- Their employees
- 273
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.5
Painters in Adams County: businesses and jobs
| Adams County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 69 | 1,010 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 273 | 3,662 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $18,153,000 | $210,747,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.5 | 3.9 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Adams County
| Adams County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 1.7% (±0.2 points) | 7.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 9.9% (±0.6 points) | 6.7% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 9.6% (±0.6 points) | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 13.7% (±0.7 points) | 16.1% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 1.7% (±0.2 points) in Adams County, lower than across Colorado (7.0%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 9.9% (±0.6 points) in Adams County, higher than across Colorado (6.7%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 9.6% (±0.6 points) in Adams County, higher than across Colorado (7.6%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 13.7% (±0.7 points) in Adams County, lower than across Colorado (16.1%).
Places in Adams County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton | 144,187 | 21.9% | 28.6% |
| Westminster | 115,484 | 33.6% | 38.1% |
| Commerce City | 66,445 | 24.2% | 22.8% |
| Brighton | 42,059 | 31.5% | 28.5% |
| Northglenn | 38,014 | 60.2% | 39.4% |
| Sherrelwood | 18,692 | 82.8% | 28.3% |
| Welby | 16,197 | 66.4% | 27.5% |
| Federal Heights | 14,125 | 33.1% | 40.7% |
| Berkley | 10,789 | 55.4% | 32.7% |
| Derby | 8,453 | 72.6% | 29.1% |
| Twin Lakes | 8,030 | 52.4% | 24.9% |
| Shaw Heights | 5,565 | 91.6% | 17.9% |
| Todd Creek | 5,379 | 7.3% | 1.8% |
| Bennett | 3,663 | 27.4% | 11.6% |
Counties in Colorado with a similar number of painting and wall covering contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Adams County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weld County | 51 | 3.9 | +0.4 |
| Archuleta County | 3 | 3.0 | −0.5 |
| El Paso County | 92 | 3.0 | −0.5 |
| Douglas County | 43 | 3.0 | −0.5 |
| Boulder County | 59 | 4.1 | +0.6 |
| Grand County | 5 | 2.9 | −0.7 |
Licenses for painters in Colorado
Federal rules and model codes for painters
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA scaffolds (29 CFR part 1926, subpart L)
- OSHA hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
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Questions about Adams County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Adams County?
The Census Bureau counts 69 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Adams County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Adams County?
Pay is published by state: across Colorado, painters earn a median of $50,650 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do painters need a license in Adams County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Colorado, and a city or county in Adams County may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: painters in Colorado (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA scaffolds (29 CFR part 1926, subpart L)
- OSHA hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Adams County, Colorado
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