Painters in Champaign County, Illinois
Champaign County, Illinois has 18 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 120 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.8 across Illinois.
Champaign County ranks 27 of 40 counties in Illinois for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $48,542 per employee a year.
Across Illinois, painters earn a median of $62,390 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 18
- Their employees
- 120
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.9
Painters in Champaign County: businesses and jobs
| Champaign County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 18 | 1,505 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 120 | 6,093 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $5,825,000 | $405,580,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.9 | 2.8 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Champaign County
| Champaign County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 12.1% (±0.7 points) | 20.2% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 8.1% (±0.6 points) | 11.9% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 10.9% (±1.0 points) | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 14.0% (±1.0 points) | 14.2% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 12.1% (±0.7 points) in Champaign County, lower than across Illinois (20.2%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 8.1% (±0.6 points) in Champaign County, lower than across Illinois (11.9%).
Places in Champaign County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign | 89,996 | 43.7% | 56.2% |
| Champaign City Township | 89,996 | 43.7% | 56.2% |
| Urbana | 39,341 | 50.4% | 62.7% |
| Cunningham Township | 39,341 | 50.4% | 62.7% |
| Mahomet Township | 14,282 | 30.9% | 17.3% |
| Rantoul | 12,421 | 76.5% | 45.0% |
| Champaign Township | 11,364 | 39.2% | 32.0% |
| Rantoul Township | 10,485 | 78.1% | 40.0% |
| Mahomet | 10,049 | 26.6% | 20.5% |
| Savoy | 8,968 | 24.1% | 40.7% |
| Urbana Township | 7,527 | 50.6% | 28.2% |
| Tolono Township | 6,295 | 33.3% | 31.3% |
| St. Joseph Township | 5,536 | 42.8% | 16.0% |
| Ludlow Township | 4,156 | 68.5% | 46.0% |
| St. Joseph | 3,778 | 34.8% | 15.3% |
Counties in Illinois with a similar number of painting and wall covering contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Champaign County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteside County | 5 | 1.9 | +0.0 |
| Jefferson County | 3 | 1.8 | −0.1 |
| Henry County | 4 | 1.8 | −0.1 |
| Winnebago County | 25 | 2.0 | +0.1 |
| Tazewell County | 12 | 2.0 | +0.2 |
| Marion County | 3 | 1.7 | −0.2 |
Licenses for painters in Illinois
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 Champaign County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Champaign County?
The Census Bureau counts 18 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Champaign County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Champaign County?
Pay is published by state: across Illinois, painters earn a median of $62,390 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do painters need a license in Champaign County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Illinois, and a city or county in Champaign 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 Illinois (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 — Champaign County, Illinois
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