Painters in Chaves County, New Mexico
Chaves County, New Mexico has 4 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 438 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.6 across New Mexico.
Chaves County ranks 5 of 8 counties in New Mexico for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $39,664 per employee a year.
Across New Mexico, painters earn a median of $45,910 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 4
- Their employees
- 438
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.5
Painters in Chaves County: businesses and jobs
| Chaves County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 149 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 438 | 1,356 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $17,373,000 | $55,846,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.5 | 1.6 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Chaves County
| Chaves County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 6.4% (±1.2 points) | 4.4% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 20.1% (±2.2 points) | 8.9% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 13.1% (±1.8 points) | 9.0% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 16.8% (±1.7 points) | 16.9% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 6.4% (±1.2 points) in Chaves County, higher than across New Mexico (4.4%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 20.1% (±2.2 points) in Chaves County, higher than across New Mexico (8.9%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 13.1% (±1.8 points) in Chaves County, higher than across New Mexico (9.0%).
Places in Chaves County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell | 47,638 | 69.5% | 31.4% |
| Dexter | 1,128 | 35.0% | 23.5% |
| Hagerman | 849 | 68.5% | 22.7% |
| Lake Arthur | 478 | 40.7% | 32.4% |
Counties in New Mexico with a similar number of painting and wall covering contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Chaves County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan County | 6 | 1.2 | −0.2 |
| Otero County | 4 | 1.2 | −0.3 |
| Valencia County | 6 | 2.0 | +0.5 |
| Bernalillo County | 63 | 2.1 | +0.6 |
| Sandoval County | 5 | 0.8 | −0.7 |
| Doña Ana County | 26 | 2.8 | +1.3 |
Licenses for painters in New Mexico
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 Chaves County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Chaves County?
The Census Bureau counts 4 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Chaves County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Chaves County?
Pay is published by state: across New Mexico, painters earn a median of $45,910 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do painters need a license in Chaves County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Mexico, and a city or county in Chaves 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 Mexico (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 — Chaves County, New Mexico
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