Painters in Allegan County, Michigan
Allegan County, Michigan has 8 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 25 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Allegan County ranks 34 of 49 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $54,680 per employee a year.
Across Michigan, painters earn a median of $49,360 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 8
- Their employees
- 25
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.5
Painters in Allegan County: businesses and jobs
| Allegan County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 8 | 969 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 25 | 4,268 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $1,367,000 | $255,670,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.5 | 2.1 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Allegan County
| Allegan County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 16.1% (±1.1 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 7.5% (±0.8 points) | 14.2% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 7.7% (±0.9 points) | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 12.5% (±1.1 points) | 14.9% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 16.1% (±1.1 points) in Allegan County, higher than across Michigan (14.6%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 7.5% (±0.8 points) in Allegan County, lower than across Michigan (14.2%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 7.7% (±0.9 points) in Allegan County, lower than across Michigan (11.5%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 12.5% (±1.1 points) in Allegan County, lower than across Michigan (14.9%).
Places in Allegan County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorr Township | 7,934 | 40.6% | 1.6% |
| Leighton Township | 7,149 | 30.6% | 5.4% |
| Gun Plain Township | 6,151 | 48.6% | 7.8% |
| Laketown Township | 6,115 | 42.7% | 8.2% |
| Otsego Township | 5,962 | 55.0% | 22.5% |
| Salem Township (Allegan County) | 5,178 | 47.3% | 5.3% |
| Allegan | 5,172 | 67.2% | 31.3% |
| Allegan Township | 4,793 | 51.6% | 3.8% |
| Wayland | 4,457 | 46.3% | 28.8% |
| Otsego | 4,074 | 82.6% | 27.0% |
| Heath Township | 3,966 | 30.0% | 4.8% |
| Lee Township (Allegan County) | 3,817 | 48.6% | 20.0% |
| Plainwell | 3,763 | 66.0% | 30.8% |
| Dorr | 3,702 | 44.8% | 1.8% |
| Wayland Township | 3,591 | 47.0% | 11.2% |
Counties in Michigan with a similar number of painting and wall covering contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Allegan County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien County | 12 | 1.6 | +0.0 |
| Chippewa County | 3 | 1.5 | −0.0 |
| Huron County | 3 | 1.5 | −0.0 |
| Van Buren County | 6 | 1.6 | +0.1 |
| Wayne County | 114 | 1.4 | −0.1 |
| Hillsdale County | 3 | 1.4 | −0.1 |
Licenses for painters in Michigan
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 Allegan County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Allegan County?
The Census Bureau counts 8 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Allegan County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Allegan County?
Pay is published by state: across Michigan, painters earn a median of $49,360 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do painters need a license in Allegan County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Allegan 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 Michigan (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 — Allegan County, Michigan
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