Painters in Ada County, Idaho
Ada County, Idaho has 127 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 571 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 6.7 across Idaho.
Ada County ranks 12 of 26 counties in Idaho for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $45,151 per employee a year.
Across Idaho, painters earn a median of $46,490 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 127
- Their employees
- 571
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.0
Painters in Ada County: businesses and jobs
| Ada County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 127 | 536 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 571 | 2,384 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $25,781,000 | $102,558,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.0 | 6.7 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Ada County
| Ada County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 3.9% (±0.3 points) | 7.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 4.1% (±0.3 points) | 5.9% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 4.4% (±0.4 points) | 6.2% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 13.0% (±0.5 points) | 15.6% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 3.9% (±0.3 points) in Ada County, lower than across Idaho (7.9%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 4.1% (±0.3 points) in Ada County, lower than across Idaho (5.9%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 4.4% (±0.4 points) in Ada County, lower than across Idaho (6.2%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 13.0% (±0.5 points) in Ada County, lower than across Idaho (15.6%).
Places in Ada County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City | 237,242 | 42.1% | 36.8% |
| Meridian | 130,138 | 6.5% | 25.4% |
| Eagle | 32,855 | 12.7% | 15.9% |
| Kuna | 27,158 | 7.4% | 17.5% |
| Star | 14,745 | 6.4% | 19.3% |
| Garden City | 12,654 | 25.1% | 36.9% |
| Hidden Springs | 3,378 | 0.0% | 13.2% |
Counties in Idaho with a similar number of painting and wall covering contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Ada County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont County | 5 | 5.7 | −0.3 |
| Shoshone County | 4 | 5.7 | −0.3 |
| Bonner County | 15 | 5.6 | −0.4 |
| Kootenai County | 52 | 6.5 | +0.5 |
| Bonneville County | 31 | 6.5 | +0.5 |
| Boise County | 3 | 5.3 | −0.7 |
Licenses for painters in Idaho
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 Ada County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Ada County?
The Census Bureau counts 127 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Ada County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Ada County?
Pay is published by state: across Idaho, painters earn a median of $46,490 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do painters need a license in Ada County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Idaho, and a city or county in Ada 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 Idaho (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 — Ada County, Idaho
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