Painters in Onslow County, North Carolina
Onslow County, North Carolina has 14 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 92 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.2 across North Carolina.
Onslow County ranks 41 of 59 counties in North Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $52,924 per employee a year.
Across North Carolina, painters earn a median of $43,890 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 14
- Their employees
- 92
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.6
Painters in Onslow County: businesses and jobs
| Onslow County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 14 | 1,083 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 92 | 4,062 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $4,869,000 | $205,729,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.6 | 2.2 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Onslow County
| Onslow County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 0.5% (±0.2 points) | 4.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 5.5% (±0.7 points) | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 6.9% (±0.8 points) | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 10.7% (±1.2 points) | 12.0% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 0.5% (±0.2 points) in Onslow County, lower than across North Carolina (4.9%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 6.9% (±0.8 points) in Onslow County, lower than across North Carolina (7.8%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 10.7% (±1.2 points) in Onslow County, lower than across North Carolina (12.0%).
Places in Onslow County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 71,279 | 36.6% | 61.3% |
| Piney Green | 14,078 | 25.0% | 33.6% |
| Half Moon | 7,378 | 29.7% | 24.1% |
| Holly Ridge | 4,904 | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| Swansboro | 3,997 | 29.8% | 27.5% |
| Sneads Ferry | 2,728 | 37.6% | 23.8% |
| Richlands | 2,335 | 38.6% | 33.7% |
| Pumpkin Center | 1,636 | 26.9% | 10.5% |
| North Topsail Beach | 784 | 9.1% | 5.5% |
Counties in North Carolina with a similar number of painting and wall covering contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Onslow County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transylvania County | 3 | 1.6 | −0.0 |
| Carteret County | 9 | 1.7 | +0.1 |
| Yadkin County | 3 | 1.7 | +0.1 |
| Pitt County | 12 | 1.5 | −0.2 |
| Surry County | 6 | 1.8 | +0.2 |
| Jackson County | 5 | 1.8 | +0.2 |
Licenses for painters in North Carolina
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 Onslow County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Onslow County?
The Census Bureau counts 14 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Onslow County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Onslow County?
Pay is published by state: across North Carolina, painters earn a median of $43,890 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do painters need a license in Onslow County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Carolina, and a city or county in Onslow 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 North Carolina (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 — Onslow County, North Carolina
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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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