Painters in Peoria County, Illinois
Peoria County, Illinois has 14 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 59 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.8 across Illinois.
Peoria County ranks 33 of 40 counties in Illinois for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $60,525 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
- 14
- Their employees
- 59
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.6
Painters in Peoria County: businesses and jobs
| Peoria County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 14 | 1,505 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 59 | 6,093 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $3,571,000 | $405,580,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.6 | 2.8 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Peoria County
| Peoria County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 19.7% (±1.2 points) | 20.2% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 14.7% (±1.0 points) | 11.9% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 13.0% (±0.9 points) | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 15.7% (±1.0 points) | 14.2% | 14.2% |
Homes built in the 1950s: 14.7% (±1.0 points) in Peoria County, higher than across Illinois (11.9%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 13.0% (±0.9 points) in Peoria County, higher than across Illinois (11.5%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 15.7% (±1.0 points) in Peoria County, higher than across Illinois (14.2%).
Places in Peoria County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | 112,169 | 69.1% | 42.5% |
| Peoria City Township | 96,648 | 77.0% | 45.1% |
| Limestone Township (Peoria County) | 18,116 | 77.2% | 17.3% |
| Medina Township | 13,918 | 25.7% | 17.8% |
| Kickapoo Township | 8,175 | 25.9% | 27.1% |
| Chillicothe Township | 8,157 | 76.1% | 14.7% |
| Chillicothe | 5,900 | 73.7% | 16.5% |
| Bartonville | 5,841 | 88.3% | 17.1% |
| Peoria Heights | 5,825 | 89.4% | 33.6% |
| Richwoods Township | 5,825 | 89.4% | 33.6% |
| Radnor Township | 5,209 | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| West Peoria | 4,238 | 87.9% | 16.7% |
| Logan Township | 3,214 | 67.5% | 20.5% |
| Elmwood Township | 2,698 | 82.7% | 18.4% |
| Timber Township | 2,493 | 76.2% | 11.1% |
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 Peoria County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 5 | 1.7 | +0.0 |
| Sangamon County | 15 | 1.6 | −0.0 |
| St. Clair County | 20 | 1.7 | +0.1 |
| Marion County | 3 | 1.7 | +0.1 |
| Henry County | 4 | 1.8 | +0.2 |
| Jefferson County | 3 | 1.8 | +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 Peoria County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Peoria County?
The Census Bureau counts 14 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Peoria County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Peoria 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 Peoria County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Illinois, and a city or county in Peoria 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 — Peoria County, Illinois
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