Painters in Jefferson County, Kentucky
Jefferson County, Kentucky has 83 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 320 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.4 across Kentucky.
Jefferson County ranks 14 of 26 counties in Kentucky for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $48,866 per employee a year.
Across Kentucky, painters earn a median of $45,630 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 83
- Their employees
- 320
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.3
Painters in Jefferson County: businesses and jobs
| Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 83 | 293 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 320 | 1,284 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $15,637,000 | $66,781,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.3 | 1.4 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Jefferson County
| Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 13.5% (±0.4 points) | 9.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 15.2% (±0.4 points) | 8.6% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 12.7% (±0.5 points) | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 14.3% (±0.5 points) | 15.6% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 13.5% (±0.4 points) in Jefferson County, higher than across Kentucky (9.0%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 15.2% (±0.4 points) in Jefferson County, higher than across Kentucky (8.6%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 12.7% (±0.5 points) in Jefferson County, higher than across Kentucky (9.9%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 14.3% (±0.5 points) in Jefferson County, lower than across Kentucky (15.6%).
Places in Jefferson County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 631,818 | 61.4% | 39.3% |
| Jeffersontown | 29,199 | 55.3% | 29.9% |
| St. Matthews | 17,577 | 68.2% | 46.7% |
| Shively | 15,638 | 86.6% | 38.2% |
| Lyndon | 11,030 | 38.5% | 55.8% |
| Middletown | 9,763 | 31.2% | 42.9% |
| Douglass Hills | 5,474 | 69.2% | 17.9% |
| Hurstbourne | 4,702 | 67.7% | 42.7% |
| Prospect | 4,542 | 28.2% | 6.7% |
| Indian Hills | 2,897 | 72.6% | 2.5% |
| Graymoor-Devondale | 2,802 | 79.5% | 25.0% |
| Anchorage | 2,506 | 65.7% | 18.1% |
| Windy Hills | 2,081 | 78.4% | 14.7% |
| Hurstbourne Acres | 1,972 | 31.5% | 84.8% |
| Worthington Hills | 1,957 | 45.0% | 26.8% |
Counties in Kentucky with a similar number of painting and wall covering contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Jefferson County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessamine County | 5 | 2.4 | +0.1 |
| Grayson County | 3 | 2.2 | −0.1 |
| Clark County | 4 | 2.4 | +0.1 |
| Meade County | 3 | 2.5 | +0.1 |
| Daviess County | 11 | 2.5 | +0.2 |
| Oldham County | 5 | 2.1 | −0.2 |
Licenses for painters in Kentucky
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 Jefferson County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Jefferson County?
The Census Bureau counts 83 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Jefferson County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Jefferson County?
Pay is published by state: across Kentucky, painters earn a median of $45,630 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do painters need a license in Jefferson County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Kentucky, and a city or county in Jefferson 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 Kentucky (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 — Jefferson County, Kentucky
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