Painters in Cobb County, Georgia
Cobb County, Georgia has 108 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 294 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.1 across Georgia.
Cobb County ranks 9 of 46 counties in Georgia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $58,187 per employee a year.
Across Georgia, painters earn a median of $47,690 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 108
- Their employees
- 294
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.4
Painters in Cobb County: businesses and jobs
| Cobb County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 108 | 941 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 294 | 3,484 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $17,107,000 | $204,477,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.4 | 2.1 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Cobb County
| Cobb County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 0.8% (±0.2 points) | 3.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 3.8% (±0.3 points) | 5.3% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 7.4% (±0.4 points) | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 14.2% (±0.6 points) | 12.1% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 0.8% (±0.2 points) in Cobb County, lower than across Georgia (3.9%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 3.8% (±0.3 points) in Cobb County, lower than across Georgia (5.3%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 14.2% (±0.6 points) in Cobb County, higher than across Georgia (12.1%).
Places in Cobb County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mableton | 77,678 | 34.7% | 35.4% |
| Marietta | 62,263 | 33.2% | 52.8% |
| Smyrna | 56,633 | 27.6% | 40.6% |
| Kennesaw | 34,605 | 11.0% | 35.4% |
| Acworth | 22,473 | 13.5% | 40.2% |
| Powder Springs | 18,009 | 15.4% | 17.6% |
| Vinings | 14,390 | 20.7% | 66.8% |
| Fair Oaks | 9,014 | 62.7% | 63.1% |
| Austell | 8,447 | 40.6% | 35.4% |
| Kennesaw State University | 2,284 | 0.0% | — |
Counties in Georgia with a similar number of painting and wall covering contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Cobb County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| White County | 5 | 3.6 | +0.1 |
| Cherokee County | 35 | 3.3 | −0.1 |
| Walton County | 12 | 3.2 | −0.2 |
| Glynn County | 16 | 3.7 | +0.2 |
| Greene County | 4 | 3.7 | +0.3 |
| Douglas County | 16 | 2.8 | −0.6 |
Licenses for painters in Georgia
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 Cobb County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Cobb County?
The Census Bureau counts 108 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Cobb County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Cobb County?
Pay is published by state: across Georgia, painters earn a median of $47,690 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do painters need a license in Cobb County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Georgia, and a city or county in Cobb 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 Georgia (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 — Cobb County, Georgia
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