Painters in Essex County, Massachusetts
Essex County, Massachusetts has 145 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 714 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.5 across Massachusetts.
Essex County ranks 4 of 14 counties in Massachusetts for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $71,336 per employee a year.
Across Massachusetts, painters earn a median of $55,870 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 145
- Their employees
- 714
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.4
Painters in Essex County: businesses and jobs
| Essex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 145 | 1,068 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 714 | 4,031 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $50,934,000 | $268,327,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.4 | 3.5 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Essex County
| Essex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 34.6% (±0.7 points) | 30.5% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 10.3% (±0.5 points) | 10.8% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 10.3% (±0.5 points) | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 9.3% (±0.3 points) | 11.1% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 34.6% (±0.7 points) in Essex County, higher than across Massachusetts (30.5%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 9.3% (±0.3 points) in Essex County, lower than across Massachusetts (11.1%).
Places in Essex County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn | 101,709 | 78.2% | 51.9% |
| Lawrence | 88,736 | 77.4% | 71.9% |
| Haverhill | 67,698 | 62.7% | 37.2% |
| Peabody | 54,695 | 64.5% | 34.4% |
| Methuen | 53,475 | 64.3% | 27.7% |
| Salem | 44,795 | 76.5% | 50.3% |
| Beverly | 42,665 | 72.1% | 39.9% |
| Andover | 36,652 | 60.2% | 20.1% |
| North Andover | 31,490 | 51.0% | 30.2% |
| Gloucester | 30,075 | 75.9% | 36.1% |
| Saugus (community) | 28,773 | 71.9% | 28.5% |
| Saugus | 28,773 | 71.9% | 28.5% |
| Danvers (community) | 28,098 | 69.5% | 30.8% |
| Danvers | 28,098 | 69.5% | 30.8% |
| Marblehead (community) | 20,413 | 87.0% | 14.8% |
Counties in Massachusetts with a similar number of painting and wall covering contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Essex County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | 291 | 4.4 | −0.0 |
| Berkshire County | 28 | 4.0 | −0.4 |
| Barnstable County | 80 | 4.8 | +0.4 |
| Plymouth County | 79 | 3.6 | −0.8 |
| Norfolk County | 98 | 3.3 | −1.1 |
| Worcester County | 109 | 3.1 | −1.3 |
Licenses for painters in Massachusetts
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 Essex County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Essex County?
The Census Bureau counts 145 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Essex County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Essex County?
Pay is published by state: across Massachusetts, painters earn a median of $55,870 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do painters need a license in Essex County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Massachusetts, and a city or county in Essex 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 Massachusetts (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 — Essex County, Massachusetts
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