Painters in Alpena County, Michigan
Alpena County, Michigan has 3 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 1 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Alpena County ranks 24 of 49 counties in Michigan for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $95,000 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
- 3
- Their employees
- 1
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.9
Painters in Alpena County: businesses and jobs
| Alpena County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 969 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 1 | 4,268 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $95,000 | $255,670,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.9 | 2.1 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Alpena County
| Alpena County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 15.6% (±1.8 points) | 14.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 15.2% (±1.8 points) | 14.2% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 14.4% (±2.0 points) | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 19.2% (±1.8 points) | 14.9% | 14.2% |
Homes built in the 1960s: 14.4% (±2.0 points) in Alpena County, higher than across Michigan (11.5%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 19.2% (±1.8 points) in Alpena County, higher than across Michigan (14.9%).
Places in Alpena County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpena | 10,154 | 83.5% | 34.0% |
| Alpena Township | 9,101 | 69.3% | 12.5% |
| Sanborn Township | 2,173 | 66.7% | 11.0% |
| Wilson Township (Alpena County) | 1,987 | 57.2% | 9.8% |
| Ossineke Township | 1,849 | 66.8% | 6.0% |
| Maple Ridge Township (Alpena County) | 1,544 | 67.0% | 13.0% |
| Ossineke | 1,019 | 73.1% | 16.2% |
| Green Township | 961 | 55.7% | 7.0% |
| Long Rapids Township | 936 | 61.0% | 7.7% |
| Wellington Township | 175 | 57.3% | 20.8% |
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 Alpena County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Clair County | 14 | 1.9 | +0.0 |
| Eaton County | 9 | 1.9 | −0.0 |
| Gratiot County | 3 | 1.9 | −0.0 |
| Ogemaw County | 3 | 2.0 | +0.0 |
| Delta County | 4 | 2.0 | +0.1 |
| Otsego County | 3 | 2.0 | +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 Alpena County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Alpena County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Alpena County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Alpena 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 Alpena County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Michigan, and a city or county in Alpena 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 — Alpena County, Michigan
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