Painters in Cook County, Illinois
Cook County, Illinois has 539 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,958 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.8 across Illinois.
Cook County ranks 20 of 40 counties in Illinois for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $73,901 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
- 539
- Their employees
- 1,958
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.4
Painters in Cook County: businesses and jobs
| Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 539 | 1,505 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 1,958 | 6,093 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $144,698,000 | $405,580,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.4 | 2.8 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Cook County
| Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 27.8% (±0.2 points) | 20.2% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 14.3% (±0.2 points) | 11.9% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 12.5% (±0.2 points) | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 12.1% (±0.2 points) | 14.2% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 27.8% (±0.2 points) in Cook County, higher than across Illinois (20.2%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 14.3% (±0.2 points) in Cook County, higher than across Illinois (11.9%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 12.5% (±0.2 points) in Cook County, higher than across Illinois (11.5%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 12.1% (±0.2 points) in Cook County, lower than across Illinois (14.2%).
Places in Cook County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 2,711,226 | 75.2% | 54.0% |
| Wheeling Township | 153,991 | 62.7% | 23.8% |
| Thornton Township | 153,682 | 84.2% | 34.6% |
| Worth Township (Cook County) | 149,419 | 76.4% | 24.8% |
| Proviso Township | 147,690 | 87.9% | 30.7% |
| Maine Township (Cook County) | 137,069 | 75.3% | 26.7% |
| Schaumburg Township | 131,761 | 62.0% | 30.7% |
| Lyons Township | 112,613 | 68.5% | 25.7% |
| Palatine Township | 111,737 | 58.5% | 31.5% |
| Niles Township | 109,647 | 78.6% | 22.0% |
| Bremen Township | 104,594 | 68.0% | 23.8% |
| Hanover Township (Cook County) | 97,865 | 41.4% | 21.0% |
| Orland Township | 96,492 | 32.1% | 11.7% |
| Elk Grove Township | 93,245 | 74.1% | 37.5% |
| Leyden Township | 90,973 | 86.3% | 34.5% |
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 Cook County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeKalb County | 10 | 2.4 | +0.0 |
| Jo Daviess County | 3 | 2.2 | −0.1 |
| Ogle County | 5 | 2.2 | −0.2 |
| Clinton County | 4 | 2.5 | +0.2 |
| Woodford County | 4 | 2.5 | +0.2 |
| Christian County | 4 | 2.6 | +0.3 |
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 Cook County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Cook County?
The Census Bureau counts 539 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Cook County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Cook 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 Cook County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Illinois, and a city or county in Cook 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 — Cook County, Illinois
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