Painters in Stearns County, Minnesota
Stearns County, Minnesota has 20 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 88 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.1 across Minnesota.
Stearns County ranks 21 of 37 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $51,807 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
- 88
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.0
Painters in Stearns County: businesses and jobs
| Stearns County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 20 | 783 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 88 | 3,658 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $4,559,000 | $235,125,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.0 | 3.1 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Stearns County
| Stearns County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 11.2% (±0.8 points) | 15.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 5.4% (±0.6 points) | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 9.1% (±0.8 points) | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 14.5% (±1.0 points) | 14.2% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 11.2% (±0.8 points) in Stearns County, lower than across Minnesota (15.6%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 5.4% (±0.6 points) in Stearns County, lower than across Minnesota (9.1%).
Places in Stearns County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud | 70,629 | 48.4% | 51.4% |
| Sartell | 19,758 | 14.1% | 38.2% |
| Waite Park | 8,399 | 28.8% | 48.7% |
| St. Joseph | 7,021 | 34.7% | 36.0% |
| Sauk Centre | 4,621 | 64.4% | 44.0% |
| Cold Spring | 4,249 | 37.9% | 33.5% |
| Melrose | 3,671 | 64.7% | 26.3% |
| St. Augusta | 3,625 | 27.6% | 8.9% |
| Collegeville Township | 3,351 | 39.9% | 7.6% |
| Brockway Township | 2,951 | 37.6% | 6.9% |
| Albany | 2,821 | 47.6% | 33.2% |
| Wakefield Township | 2,800 | 51.9% | 2.9% |
| Paynesville | 2,519 | 66.0% | 31.4% |
| Rockville | 2,452 | 47.1% | 10.0% |
| St. Wendel Township | 2,315 | 59.2% | 17.5% |
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 Stearns County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kandiyohi County | 6 | 3.0 | −0.1 |
| Morrison County | 5 | 3.1 | +0.1 |
| Fillmore County | 3 | 3.1 | +0.1 |
| Steele County | 5 | 3.1 | +0.1 |
| Olmsted County | 20 | 2.8 | −0.2 |
| Washington County | 36 | 3.3 | +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 Stearns County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Stearns County?
The Census Bureau counts 20 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Stearns County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Stearns 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 Stearns County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in Stearns 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 — Stearns County, Minnesota
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