Painters in Brevard County, Florida
Brevard County, Florida has 109 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 306 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.3 across Florida.
Brevard County ranks 29 of 51 counties in Florida for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $41,386 per employee a year.
Across Florida, painters earn a median of $46,060 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 109
- Their employees
- 306
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.6
Painters in Brevard County: businesses and jobs
| Brevard County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 109 | 4,421 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 306 | 17,838 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $12,664,000 | $807,582,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.6 | 4.3 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Brevard County
| Brevard County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 0.8% (±0.2 points) | 1.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 6.2% (±0.4 points) | 6.5% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 13.4% (±0.5 points) | 8.0% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 11.0% (±0.6 points) | 15.8% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 0.8% (±0.2 points) in Brevard County, lower than across Florida (1.9%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 13.4% (±0.5 points) in Brevard County, higher than across Florida (8.0%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 11.0% (±0.6 points) in Brevard County, lower than across Florida (15.8%).
Places in Brevard County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay | 130,132 | 12.9% | 20.3% |
| Melbourne | 86,576 | 39.0% | 40.3% |
| Titusville | 49,385 | 45.5% | 27.9% |
| Merritt Island | 34,992 | 58.9% | 20.0% |
| Rockledge | 29,133 | 33.1% | 22.0% |
| West Melbourne | 28,795 | 19.3% | 27.1% |
| Port St. John | 25,120 | 10.6% | 5.7% |
| Cocoa | 19,554 | 54.9% | 36.5% |
| Viera West | 17,984 | 2.6% | 18.9% |
| Viera East | 12,570 | 0.7% | 23.8% |
| Cocoa Beach | 11,377 | 62.4% | 21.2% |
| Satellite Beach | 11,313 | 65.5% | 18.1% |
| Cape Canaveral | 10,006 | 37.8% | 41.4% |
| Indian Harbour Beach | 9,025 | 55.2% | 19.9% |
| North Merritt Island | 9,025 | 13.3% | 13.4% |
Counties in Florida with a similar number of painting and wall covering contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Brevard County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagler County | 22 | 3.6 | −0.0 |
| Polk County | 126 | 3.7 | +0.1 |
| Leon County | 49 | 3.6 | −0.1 |
| Okaloosa County | 39 | 3.8 | +0.1 |
| Bay County | 38 | 3.5 | −0.1 |
| Clay County | 31 | 3.5 | −0.2 |
Licenses for painters in Florida
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 Brevard County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Brevard County?
The Census Bureau counts 109 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Brevard County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Brevard County?
Pay is published by state: across Florida, painters earn a median of $46,060 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do painters need a license in Brevard County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Florida, and a city or county in Brevard 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 Florida (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 — Brevard County, Florida
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
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