Painters in Lewis and Clark County, Montana
Lewis and Clark County, Montana has 7 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 31 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 5.4 across Montana.
Lewis and Clark County ranks 12 of 13 counties in Montana for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $46,548 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
- 7
- Their employees
- 31
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.1
Painters in Lewis and Clark County: businesses and jobs
| Lewis and Clark County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 7 | 286 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 31 | 1,008 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $1,443,000 | $49,402,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.1 | 5.4 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Lewis and Clark County
| Lewis and Clark County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 13.1% (±1.2 points) | 12.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 6.1% (±1.0 points) | 8.3% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 6.4% (±0.9 points) | 7.4% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 18.4% (±1.7 points) | 16.0% | 14.2% |
Homes built in the 1950s: 6.1% (±1.0 points) in Lewis and Clark County, lower than across Montana (8.3%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 6.4% (±0.9 points) in Lewis and Clark County, lower than across Montana (7.4%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 18.4% (±1.7 points) in Lewis and Clark County, higher than across Montana (16.0%).
Places in Lewis and Clark County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena | 33,639 | 58.4% | 47.4% |
| Helena Valley Southeast | 9,108 | 28.5% | 15.0% |
| Helena Valley West Central | 8,056 | 43.0% | 14.8% |
| Helena Valley Northwest | 5,183 | 19.3% | 5.1% |
| Helena Valley Northeast | 4,659 | 25.1% | 2.0% |
| East Helena | 1,702 | 67.9% | 33.5% |
| Helena West Side | 1,417 | 55.3% | 25.4% |
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 Lewis and Clark County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Bow County | 3 | 1.7 | −0.3 |
| Cascade County | 13 | 3.3 | +1.2 |
| Lincoln County | 4 | 3.6 | +1.6 |
| Missoula County | 24 | 4.2 | +2.2 |
| Yellowstone County | 33 | 4.4 | +2.4 |
| Carbon County | 3 | 4.6 | +2.6 |
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 Lewis and Clark County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Lewis and Clark County?
The Census Bureau counts 7 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Lewis and Clark County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Lewis and Clark 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 Lewis and Clark County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Montana, and a city or county in Lewis and Clark 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 — Lewis and Clark County, Montana
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
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