Painters in Suffolk County, New York
Suffolk County, New York has 417 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,312 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 7.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.0 across New York.
Suffolk County ranks 3 of 52 counties in New York for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $51,723 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
- 417
- Their employees
- 1,312
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 7.2
Painters in Suffolk County: businesses and jobs
| Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 417 | 2,579 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 1,312 | 10,664 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $67,860,000 | $622,342,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 7.2 | 3.0 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Suffolk County
| Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 9.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.3% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 17.2% (±0.4 points) | 14.1% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 19.7% (±0.4 points) | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 17.8% (±0.4 points) | 9.8% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 9.1% (±0.2 points) in Suffolk County, lower than across New York (30.3%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 17.2% (±0.4 points) in Suffolk County, higher than across New York (14.1%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 19.7% (±0.4 points) in Suffolk County, higher than across New York (12.1%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 17.8% (±0.4 points) in Suffolk County, higher than across New York (9.8%).
Places in Suffolk County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Brookhaven | 489,810 | 64.8% | 19.1% |
| Town of Islip | 339,106 | 75.1% | 19.5% |
| Town of Babylon | 218,262 | 78.9% | 21.7% |
| Town of Huntington | 204,059 | 78.5% | 11.3% |
| Town of Smithtown | 116,097 | 74.2% | 11.3% |
| Town of Southampton | 69,679 | 45.8% | 17.6% |
| West Babylon | 43,570 | 84.4% | 24.1% |
| Coram | 39,539 | 52.2% | 30.8% |
| Central Islip | 38,373 | 68.6% | 21.8% |
| Commack | 36,558 | 84.6% | 6.3% |
| Town of Riverhead | 35,980 | 45.1% | 20.2% |
| Huntington Station | 32,601 | 78.3% | 22.1% |
| Centereach | 31,839 | 72.8% | 13.5% |
| Bay Shore | 31,683 | 69.6% | 37.5% |
| Town of East Hampton | 28,701 | 49.8% | 22.2% |
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 Suffolk County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockland County | 82 | 7.5 | +0.3 |
| Westchester County | 269 | 6.8 | −0.4 |
| Putnam County | 30 | 7.8 | +0.6 |
| Nassau County | 241 | 5.0 | −2.1 |
| Queens County | 342 | 3.8 | −3.4 |
| Richmond County | 68 | 3.7 | −3.5 |
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 Suffolk County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Suffolk County?
The Census Bureau counts 417 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Suffolk County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Suffolk 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 Suffolk County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New York, and a city or county in Suffolk 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 — Suffolk County, New York
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