Painters in Pottawattamie County, Iowa
Pottawattamie County, Iowa has 11 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 33 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.0 across Iowa.
Pottawattamie County ranks 15 of 24 counties in Iowa for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $35,939 per employee a year.
Across Iowa, painters earn a median of $48,780 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 11
- Their employees
- 33
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.7
Painters in Pottawattamie County: businesses and jobs
| Pottawattamie County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 11 | 292 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 33 | 1,678 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $1,186,000 | $89,691,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.7 | 2.0 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Pottawattamie County
| Pottawattamie County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 25.8% (±1.2 points) | 23.5% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 12.8% (±1.2 points) | 9.7% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 10.1% (±0.8 points) | 9.7% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 13.1% (±1.0 points) | 14.0% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 25.8% (±1.2 points) in Pottawattamie County, higher than across Iowa (23.5%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 12.8% (±1.2 points) in Pottawattamie County, higher than across Iowa (9.7%).
Places in Pottawattamie County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council Bluffs | 62,586 | 65.7% | 36.9% |
| Carter Lake | 3,767 | 71.1% | 9.0% |
| Avoca | 1,444 | 79.7% | 32.0% |
| Oakland | 1,408 | 83.6% | 36.7% |
| Walnut | 1,342 | 91.4% | 27.7% |
| Treynor | 1,126 | 66.0% | 20.4% |
| Neola | 1,116 | 76.8% | 25.5% |
| Underwood | 898 | 55.4% | 16.5% |
| Carson | 834 | 69.8% | 17.2% |
| Minden | 630 | 78.6% | 15.2% |
| Crescent | 549 | 52.3% | 2.7% |
| Macedonia | 249 | 69.8% | 27.5% |
| Hancock | 216 | 88.8% | 15.5% |
| McClelland | 140 | 61.3% | 8.2% |
Counties in Iowa with a similar number of painting and wall covering contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Pottawattamie County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County | 60 | 2.7 | +0.0 |
| Dubuque County | 12 | 2.8 | +0.0 |
| Clinton County | 6 | 2.8 | +0.0 |
| Bremer County | 3 | 2.8 | +0.1 |
| Johnson County | 20 | 2.9 | +0.2 |
| Sioux County | 4 | 3.0 | +0.3 |
Licenses for painters in Iowa
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 Pottawattamie County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Pottawattamie County?
The Census Bureau counts 11 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Pottawattamie County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Pottawattamie County?
Pay is published by state: across Iowa, painters earn a median of $48,780 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do painters need a license in Pottawattamie County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Iowa, and a city or county in Pottawattamie 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 Iowa (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 — Pottawattamie County, Iowa
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