Painters in Lyon County, Kansas
Lyon County, Kansas has 4 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 6 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.9 across Kansas.
Lyon County ranks 16 of 23 counties in Kansas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $44,000 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
- 6
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.7
Painters in Lyon County: businesses and jobs
| Lyon County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 369 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 6 | 1,615 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $264,000 | $74,222,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.7 | 2.9 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Lyon County
| Lyon County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 28.4% (±2.8 points) | 15.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 5.8% (±1.3 points) | 11.8% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 12.4% (±2.0 points) | 9.7% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 19.8% (±2.7 points) | 13.9% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 28.4% (±2.8 points) in Lyon County, higher than across Kansas (15.4%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 5.8% (±1.3 points) in Lyon County, lower than across Kansas (11.8%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 12.4% (±2.0 points) in Lyon County, higher than across Kansas (9.7%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 19.8% (±2.7 points) in Lyon County, higher than across Kansas (13.9%).
Places in Lyon County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia | 24,131 | 70.9% | 50.1% |
| Americus Township | 1,440 | 69.4% | 18.7% |
| Center Township (Lyon County) | 1,115 | 60.3% | 14.0% |
| Emporia Township | 961 | 49.2% | 13.5% |
| Americus | 955 | 70.5% | 19.5% |
| Fremont Township | 885 | 69.3% | 10.9% |
| Jackson Township (Lyon County) | 836 | 60.7% | 2.3% |
| Pike Township | 782 | 59.3% | 25.6% |
| Elmendaro Township | 727 | 65.1% | 19.3% |
| Olpe | 565 | 54.4% | 25.9% |
| Agnes City Township | 548 | 63.6% | 24.2% |
| Hartford | 428 | 76.2% | 24.2% |
| Reading Township | 354 | 65.2% | 16.1% |
| Allen | 287 | 63.6% | 39.7% |
| Neosho Rapids | 276 | 74.0% | 2.7% |
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 Lyon County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riley County | 8 | 2.6 | −0.1 |
| Shawnee County | 21 | 2.6 | −0.1 |
| Ellis County | 4 | 3.0 | +0.3 |
| Wyandotte County | 21 | 3.1 | +0.4 |
| Ford County | 4 | 3.1 | +0.5 |
| Reno County | 6 | 2.1 | −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 Lyon County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Lyon County?
The Census Bureau counts 4 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Lyon County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Lyon 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 Lyon County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kansas, and a city or county in Lyon 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 — Lyon County, Kansas
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