Painters in Ford County, Kansas
Ford County, Kansas has 4 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 20 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.9 across Kansas.
Ford County ranks 13 of 23 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $24,000 per employee a year.
Across Kansas, painters earn a median of $44,890 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 4
- Their employees
- 20
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.1
Painters in Ford County: businesses and jobs
| Ford County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 369 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 20 | 1,615 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $480,000 | $74,222,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.1 | 2.9 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Ford County
| Ford County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 18.0% (±2.9 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 12.1% (±2.2 points) | 11.8% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 11.1% (±2.1 points) | 9.7% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 18.0% (±3.0 points) | 13.9% | 14.2% |
Homes built in the 1970s: 18.0% (±3.0 points) in Ford County, higher than across Kansas (13.9%).
Places in Ford County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge City | 27,613 | 64.4% | 43.4% |
| Spearville Township | 1,324 | 67.0% | 20.8% |
| Enterprise Township (Ford County) | 1,314 | 55.4% | 8.8% |
| Dodge Township | 1,086 | 54.9% | 9.8% |
| Spearville | 998 | 63.1% | 20.5% |
| Bucklin Township | 845 | 76.5% | 25.7% |
| Bucklin | 652 | 81.7% | 22.8% |
| Richland Township (Ford County) | 414 | 61.4% | 5.7% |
| Ford Township | 335 | 83.6% | 27.4% |
| Grandview Township | 269 | 67.0% | 27.3% |
| Royal Township | 262 | 23.0% | 6.0% |
| Fairview Township (Ford County) | 232 | 54.0% | 52.3% |
| Ford | 228 | 88.4% | 33.9% |
| Concord Township (Ford County) | 100 | 58.0% | 0.0% |
| Wilburn Township | 99 | 62.2% | 21.4% |
Counties in Kansas with a similar number of painting and wall covering contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Ford County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte County | 21 | 3.1 | −0.1 |
| Ellis County | 4 | 3.0 | −0.1 |
| Dickinson County | 3 | 3.4 | +0.3 |
| Franklin County | 4 | 3.5 | +0.4 |
| Lyon County | 4 | 2.7 | −0.5 |
| Riley County | 8 | 2.6 | −0.5 |
Licenses for painters in Kansas
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 Ford County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Ford County?
The Census Bureau counts 4 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Ford County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Ford County?
Pay is published by state: across Kansas, painters earn a median of $44,890 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do painters need a license in Ford County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Ford 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 Kansas (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 — Ford County, Kansas
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