Painters in Athens County, Ohio
Athens County, Ohio has 4 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 11 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.8 across Ohio.
Athens County ranks 36 of 53 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $33,273 per employee a year.
Across Ohio, painters earn a median of $53,650 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 4
- Their employees
- 11
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.5
Painters in Athens County: businesses and jobs
| Athens County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 972 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 11 | 4,863 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $366,000 | $299,101,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.5 | 1.8 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Athens County
| Athens County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 22.5% (±1.8 points) | 19.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 7.4% (±1.3 points) | 13.1% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 8.9% (±1.1 points) | 11.7% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 11.7% (±1.5 points) | 14.0% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 22.5% (±1.8 points) in Athens County, higher than across Ohio (19.0%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 7.4% (±1.3 points) in Athens County, lower than across Ohio (13.1%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 8.9% (±1.1 points) in Athens County, lower than across Ohio (11.7%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 11.7% (±1.5 points) in Athens County, lower than across Ohio (14.0%).
Places in Athens County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Township (Athens County) | 29,639 | 58.4% | 56.5% |
| Athens | 23,396 | 60.5% | 67.4% |
| York Township (Athens County) | 6,794 | 63.0% | 49.9% |
| Nelsonville | 4,279 | 70.2% | 60.5% |
| Trimble Township | 4,051 | 73.2% | 23.8% |
| Dover Township (Athens County) | 3,316 | 43.8% | 31.5% |
| Lee Township (Athens County) | 2,841 | 46.1% | 26.2% |
| Alexander Township | 2,776 | 36.6% | 15.9% |
| The Plains | 2,748 | 40.4% | 45.8% |
| Troy Township (Athens County) | 2,584 | 50.8% | 13.5% |
| Canaan Township (Athens County) | 1,888 | 41.9% | 33.3% |
| Carthage Township | 1,818 | 46.5% | 7.5% |
| Rome Township (Athens County) | 1,683 | 42.1% | 13.3% |
| Waterloo Township | 1,542 | 32.9% | 5.7% |
| Glouster | 1,473 | 86.5% | 32.9% |
Counties in Ohio with a similar number of painting and wall covering contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Athens County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 3 | 1.5 | −0.0 |
| Tuscarawas County | 6 | 1.5 | −0.0 |
| Marion County | 4 | 1.5 | −0.0 |
| Hamilton County | 60 | 1.6 | +0.1 |
| Butler County | 22 | 1.4 | −0.1 |
| Mercer County | 3 | 1.7 | +0.1 |
Licenses for painters in Ohio
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 Athens County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Athens County?
The Census Bureau counts 4 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Athens County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Athens County?
Pay is published by state: across Ohio, painters earn a median of $53,650 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do painters need a license in Athens County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Athens 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 Ohio (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 — Athens County, Ohio
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