Painters in Belknap County, New Hampshire
Belknap County, New Hampshire has 12 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 60 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.3 across New Hampshire.
Belknap County ranks 6 of 10 counties in New Hampshire for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $89,167 per employee a year.
Across New Hampshire, painters earn a median of $49,600 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 12
- Their employees
- 60
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.1
Painters in Belknap County: businesses and jobs
| Belknap County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 12 | 216 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 60 | 858 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $5,350,000 | $59,294,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.1 | 3.3 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Belknap County
| Belknap County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 16.7% (±1.5 points) | 18.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 6.8% (±1.1 points) | 6.5% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 9.0% (±1.2 points) | 8.3% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 15.5% (±1.5 points) | 14.6% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 16.7% (±1.5 points) in Belknap County, lower than across New Hampshire (18.6%).
Places in Belknap County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laconia | 17,085 | 58.4% | 35.8% |
| Gilford | 7,830 | 44.6% | 6.9% |
| Belmont | 7,392 | 41.7% | 17.9% |
| Meredith | 6,758 | 59.6% | 24.2% |
| Alton | 5,994 | 58.2% | 6.3% |
| Barnstead | 4,994 | 38.2% | 6.4% |
| Tilton | 4,063 | 67.3% | 33.3% |
| Gilmanton | 4,026 | 48.6% | 0.8% |
| Tilton Northfield | 3,101 | 81.1% | 49.2% |
| Sanbornton | 3,053 | 37.5% | 14.1% |
| Meredith (community) | 2,617 | 61.3% | 43.4% |
| New Hampton | 2,509 | 36.6% | 12.3% |
| Belmont (community) | 1,378 | 57.6% | 20.2% |
| Center Harbor | 955 | 46.3% | 9.0% |
Counties in New Hampshire with a similar number of painting and wall covering contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Belknap County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County | 46 | 3.3 | +0.3 |
| Hillsborough County | 62 | 3.5 | +0.4 |
| Grafton County | 13 | 2.5 | −0.6 |
| Carroll County | 10 | 2.5 | −0.6 |
| Strafford County | 12 | 2.1 | −1.0 |
| Sullivan County | 10 | 4.6 | +1.5 |
Licenses for painters in New Hampshire
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 Belknap County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Belknap County?
The Census Bureau counts 12 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Belknap County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Belknap County?
Pay is published by state: across New Hampshire, painters earn a median of $49,600 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do painters need a license in Belknap County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Hampshire, and a city or county in Belknap 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 New Hampshire (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 — Belknap County, New Hampshire
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