Painters in Cortland County, New York
Cortland County, New York has 6 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 28 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.0 across New York.
Cortland County ranks 17 of 52 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $46,679 per employee a year.
Across New York, painters earn a median of $56,020 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 6
- Their employees
- 28
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.9
Painters in Cortland County: businesses and jobs
| Cortland County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 2,579 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 28 | 10,664 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $1,307,000 | $622,342,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Cortland County
| Cortland County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 33.2% (±2.3 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 9.3% (±1.1 points) | 14.1% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 11.2% (±1.5 points) | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 13.6% (±1.9 points) | 9.8% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 33.2% (±2.3 points) in Cortland County, higher than across New York (30.3%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 9.3% (±1.1 points) in Cortland County, lower than across New York (14.1%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 13.6% (±1.9 points) in Cortland County, higher than across New York (9.8%).
Places in Cortland County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland | 17,450 | 85.5% | 54.1% |
| Town of Cortlandville | 8,279 | 77.1% | 25.6% |
| Town of Homer | 6,178 | 74.1% | 25.4% |
| Village of Homer | 3,114 | 90.9% | 31.4% |
| Munsons Corners | 2,662 | 78.4% | 44.4% |
| Town of Virgil | 2,525 | 53.9% | 16.7% |
| Town of Marathon | 2,042 | 67.7% | 24.8% |
| Town of Preble | 1,150 | 72.6% | 14.0% |
| Town of Scott | 1,082 | 62.1% | 9.3% |
| Town of Truxton | 1,077 | 58.6% | 11.9% |
| Cortland West | 1,020 | 74.7% | 10.0% |
| Town of Cincinnatus | 998 | 76.4% | 27.8% |
| Town of Harford | 980 | 53.3% | 24.4% |
| Village of McGraw | 974 | 93.2% | 29.1% |
| Village of Marathon | 952 | 82.6% | 43.3% |
Counties in New York with a similar number of painting and wall covering contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Cortland County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie County | 128 | 2.9 | +0.0 |
| Dutchess County | 35 | 2.8 | −0.0 |
| Rensselaer County | 21 | 2.8 | −0.1 |
| Monroe County | 100 | 2.9 | +0.1 |
| Warren County | 12 | 3.0 | +0.1 |
| Greene County | 8 | 2.8 | −0.1 |
Licenses for painters in New York
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 Cortland County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Cortland County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Cortland County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Cortland County?
Pay is published by state: across New York, painters earn a median of $56,020 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do painters need a license in Cortland County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Cortland 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 York (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 — Cortland County, New York
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