Painters in Effingham County, Illinois
Effingham County, Illinois has 8 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 31 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 5.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.8 across Illinois.
Effingham County ranks 2 of 40 counties in Illinois for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $40,194 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
- 8
- Their employees
- 31
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 5.2
Painters in Effingham County: businesses and jobs
| Effingham County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 8 | 1,505 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 31 | 6,093 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $1,246,000 | $405,580,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 5.2 | 2.8 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Effingham County
| Effingham County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 13.1% (±1.8 points) | 20.2% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 8.9% (±1.3 points) | 11.9% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 8.3% (±1.2 points) | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 18.4% (±1.9 points) | 14.2% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 13.1% (±1.8 points) in Effingham County, lower than across Illinois (20.2%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 8.9% (±1.3 points) in Effingham County, lower than across Illinois (11.9%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 8.3% (±1.2 points) in Effingham County, lower than across Illinois (11.5%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 18.4% (±1.9 points) in Effingham County, higher than across Illinois (14.2%).
Places in Effingham County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Township (Effingham County) | 12,629 | 62.8% | 32.3% |
| Effingham | 12,342 | 61.0% | 33.9% |
| Summit Township | 3,743 | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Mound Township (Effingham County) | 3,532 | 63.1% | 17.7% |
| Watson Township | 3,185 | 40.0% | 13.1% |
| Teutopolis Township | 2,751 | 47.6% | 18.1% |
| Altamont | 2,282 | 70.9% | 22.2% |
| Bishop Township | 1,899 | 34.2% | 20.2% |
| Teutopolis | 1,729 | 54.7% | 23.2% |
| Mason Township | 1,677 | 55.0% | 9.9% |
| Dieterich | 1,169 | 41.3% | 25.7% |
| Jackson Township (Effingham County) | 1,168 | 44.1% | 3.1% |
| St. Francis Township | 1,153 | 55.4% | 14.8% |
| Liberty Township (Effingham County) | 631 | 68.2% | 47.0% |
| Watson | 620 | 46.6% | 16.0% |
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 Effingham County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DuPage County | 190 | 5.2 | −0.0 |
| McHenry County | 62 | 5.1 | −0.1 |
| Ford County | 3 | 4.8 | −0.4 |
| Washington County | 3 | 4.7 | −0.5 |
| Lake County | 123 | 4.5 | −0.6 |
| Will County | 109 | 4.3 | −0.9 |
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 Effingham County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Effingham County?
The Census Bureau counts 8 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Effingham County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Effingham 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 Effingham County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Illinois, and a city or county in Effingham 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 — Effingham County, Illinois
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