Painters in Gallatin County, Montana
Gallatin County, Montana has 82 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 314 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 14.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.4 across Montana.
Gallatin County ranks 1 of 13 counties in Montana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $55,908 per employee a year.
Across Montana, painters earn a median of $48,920 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 82
- Their employees
- 314
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 14.2
Painters in Gallatin County: businesses and jobs
| Gallatin County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 82 | 286 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 314 | 1,008 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $17,555,000 | $49,402,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 14.2 | 5.4 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Gallatin County
| Gallatin County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 7.1% (±0.7 points) | 12.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 3.6% (±0.6 points) | 8.3% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 3.6% (±0.5 points) | 7.4% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 12.7% (±1.2 points) | 16.0% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 7.1% (±0.7 points) in Gallatin County, lower than across Montana (12.8%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 3.6% (±0.6 points) in Gallatin County, lower than across Montana (8.3%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 3.6% (±0.5 points) in Gallatin County, lower than across Montana (7.4%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 12.7% (±1.2 points) in Gallatin County, lower than across Montana (16.0%).
Places in Gallatin County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | 56,114 | 32.5% | 55.3% |
| Belgrade | 11,872 | 19.4% | 43.9% |
| Four Corners | 5,791 | 21.6% | 22.5% |
| Big Sky | 2,445 | 15.9% | 15.9% |
| Manhattan | 2,288 | 44.9% | 25.0% |
| King Arthur Park | 1,992 | 10.5% | 38.3% |
| Three Forks | 1,919 | 43.3% | 26.8% |
| West Yellowstone | 1,474 | 37.4% | 60.9% |
| Churchill | 1,167 | 41.2% | 17.9% |
Counties in Montana with a similar number of painting and wall covering contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Gallatin County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravalli County | 21 | 9.9 | −4.3 |
| Flathead County | 50 | 9.7 | −4.6 |
| Madison County | 5 | 7.8 | −6.4 |
| Lake County | 10 | 6.1 | −8.2 |
| Park County | 5 | 5.2 | −9.1 |
| Carbon County | 3 | 4.6 | −9.6 |
Licenses for painters in Montana
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 Gallatin County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Gallatin County?
The Census Bureau counts 82 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Gallatin County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Gallatin County?
Pay is published by state: across Montana, painters earn a median of $48,920 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do painters need a license in Gallatin County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Montana, and a city or county in Gallatin 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 Montana (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 — Gallatin County, Montana
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