Painters in Polk County, Florida
Polk County, Florida has 126 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 668 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.3 across Florida.
Polk County ranks 28 of 51 counties in Florida for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $45,431 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
- 126
- Their employees
- 668
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.7
Painters in Polk County: businesses and jobs
| Polk County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 126 | 4,421 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 668 | 17,838 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $30,348,000 | $807,582,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.7 | 4.3 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Polk County
| Polk County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 2.6% (±0.2 points) | 1.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 5.5% (±0.3 points) | 6.5% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 6.2% (±0.3 points) | 8.0% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 14.2% (±0.5 points) | 15.8% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 2.6% (±0.2 points) in Polk County, higher than across Florida (1.9%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 5.5% (±0.3 points) in Polk County, lower than across Florida (6.5%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 6.2% (±0.3 points) in Polk County, lower than across Florida (8.0%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 14.2% (±0.5 points) in Polk County, lower than across Florida (15.8%).
Places in Polk County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland | 119,961 | 45.0% | 43.6% |
| Poinciana | 75,068 | 3.3% | 22.8% |
| Winter Haven | 55,200 | 33.7% | 36.3% |
| Haines City | 34,234 | 20.8% | 29.0% |
| Bartow | 20,438 | 50.8% | 34.1% |
| Auburndale | 18,530 | 34.9% | 26.7% |
| Lake Wales | 16,785 | 37.1% | 40.8% |
| Highland City | 13,276 | 14.2% | 20.7% |
| Davenport | 13,238 | 3.9% | 10.7% |
| Lakeland Highlands | 12,102 | 38.2% | 16.0% |
| Medulla | 10,985 | 18.1% | 33.8% |
| Fuller Heights | 10,083 | 25.8% | 29.3% |
| Cypress Gardens | 10,077 | 54.4% | 24.4% |
| Loughman | 7,591 | 6.5% | 56.7% |
| Inwood | 7,556 | 72.9% | 31.4% |
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 Polk County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard County | 109 | 3.6 | −0.1 |
| Okaloosa County | 39 | 3.8 | +0.1 |
| Flagler County | 22 | 3.6 | −0.1 |
| Leon County | 49 | 3.6 | −0.1 |
| Bay County | 38 | 3.5 | −0.2 |
| 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 Polk County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Polk County?
The Census Bureau counts 126 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Polk County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Polk 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 Polk County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Florida, and a city or county in Polk 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 — Polk 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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