Painters in Olmsted County, Minnesota
Olmsted County, Minnesota has 20 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 193 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.1 across Minnesota.
Olmsted County ranks 23 of 37 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $56,627 per employee a year.
Across Minnesota, painters earn a median of $60,900 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 20
- Their employees
- 193
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.8
Painters in Olmsted County: businesses and jobs
| Olmsted County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 20 | 783 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 193 | 3,658 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $10,929,000 | $235,125,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.8 | 3.1 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Olmsted County
| Olmsted County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 8.6% (±0.8 points) | 15.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 7.6% (±0.8 points) | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 9.1% (±0.8 points) | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 12.5% (±0.8 points) | 14.2% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 8.6% (±0.8 points) in Olmsted County, lower than across Minnesota (15.6%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 7.6% (±0.8 points) in Olmsted County, lower than across Minnesota (9.1%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 12.5% (±0.8 points) in Olmsted County, lower than across Minnesota (14.2%).
Places in Olmsted County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | 122,330 | 40.7% | 34.9% |
| Stewartville | 6,807 | 39.6% | 18.2% |
| Byron | 6,646 | 21.1% | 16.8% |
| Marion Township | 4,105 | 41.6% | 6.2% |
| Cascade Township | 2,826 | 26.6% | 3.6% |
| Oronoco Township | 2,497 | 40.6% | 13.9% |
| Rochester Township | 2,483 | 43.6% | 3.1% |
| Eyota | 1,944 | 49.9% | 24.9% |
| Oronoco | 1,679 | 22.7% | 1.9% |
| Haverhill Township | 1,622 | 47.7% | 5.3% |
| Kalmar Township | 1,496 | 50.4% | 10.9% |
| New Haven Township | 1,127 | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Salem Township (Olmsted County) | 1,038 | 63.5% | 3.2% |
| Dover | 895 | 35.1% | 12.1% |
| High Forest Township | 894 | 58.9% | 8.2% |
Counties in Minnesota with a similar number of painting and wall covering contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Olmsted County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 6 | 2.7 | −0.1 |
| Blue Earth County | 8 | 2.7 | −0.1 |
| Kandiyohi County | 6 | 3.0 | +0.1 |
| Stearns County | 20 | 3.0 | +0.2 |
| Morrison County | 5 | 3.1 | +0.3 |
| Clay County | 7 | 2.5 | −0.3 |
Licenses for painters in Minnesota
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 Olmsted County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Olmsted County?
The Census Bureau counts 20 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Olmsted County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Olmsted County?
Pay is published by state: across Minnesota, painters earn a median of $60,900 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do painters need a license in Olmsted County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in Olmsted 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 Minnesota (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 — Olmsted County, Minnesota
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