Painters in Arapahoe County, Colorado
Arapahoe County, Colorado has 129 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 529 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.9 across Colorado.
Arapahoe County ranks 13 of 27 counties in Colorado for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $62,544 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
- 129
- Their employees
- 529
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.8
Painters in Arapahoe County: businesses and jobs
| Arapahoe County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 129 | 1,010 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 529 | 3,662 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $33,086,000 | $210,747,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.8 | 3.9 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Arapahoe County
| Arapahoe County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 1.7% (±0.2 points) | 7.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 6.0% (±0.3 points) | 6.7% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 7.2% (±0.3 points) | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 21.9% (±0.6 points) | 16.1% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 1.7% (±0.2 points) in Arapahoe County, lower than across Colorado (7.0%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 6.0% (±0.3 points) in Arapahoe County, lower than across Colorado (6.7%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 7.2% (±0.3 points) in Arapahoe County, lower than across Colorado (7.6%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 21.9% (±0.6 points) in Arapahoe County, higher than across Colorado (16.1%).
Places in Arapahoe County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 394,432 | 37.0% | 37.6% |
| Centennial | 108,201 | 42.8% | 19.4% |
| Littleton | 44,710 | 45.5% | 38.8% |
| Englewood | 34,129 | 68.4% | 50.8% |
| Four Square Mile | 23,024 | 24.0% | 73.6% |
| Greenwood Village | 15,420 | 28.3% | 35.9% |
| Cherry Creek | 10,721 | 45.6% | 20.2% |
| Cherry Hills Village | 6,354 | 53.1% | 3.0% |
| Sheridan | 6,005 | 65.7% | 41.0% |
| Dove Valley | 4,806 | 1.7% | 66.0% |
| Glendale | 4,531 | 44.3% | 96.1% |
| Strasburg | 3,455 | 25.1% | 12.1% |
| Inverness | 2,934 | 2.0% | 82.3% |
| Holly Hills | 2,572 | 90.0% | 17.4% |
| Columbine Valley | 2,047 | 50.6% | 2.4% |
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 Arapahoe County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 123 | 4.9 | +0.1 |
| Montrose County | 9 | 4.6 | −0.2 |
| Chaffee County | 6 | 5.2 | +0.4 |
| Larimer County | 70 | 4.3 | −0.5 |
| Boulder County | 59 | 4.1 | −0.7 |
| La Plata County | 16 | 5.5 | +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 Arapahoe County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Arapahoe County?
The Census Bureau counts 129 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Arapahoe County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Arapahoe 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 Arapahoe County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Colorado, and a city or county in Arapahoe 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 — Arapahoe County, Colorado
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