Painters in Lorain County, Ohio
Lorain County, Ohio has 31 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 136 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.8 across Ohio.
Lorain County ranks 17 of 53 counties in Ohio for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $58,897 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
- 31
- Their employees
- 136
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.3
Painters in Lorain County: businesses and jobs
| Lorain County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 31 | 972 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 136 | 4,863 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $8,010,000 | $299,101,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.3 | 1.8 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Lorain County
| Lorain County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 13.9% (±0.7 points) | 19.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 14.2% (±0.8 points) | 13.1% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 12.8% (±0.8 points) | 11.7% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 14.5% (±0.8 points) | 14.0% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 13.9% (±0.7 points) in Lorain County, lower than across Ohio (19.0%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 14.2% (±0.8 points) in Lorain County, higher than across Ohio (13.1%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 12.8% (±0.8 points) in Lorain County, higher than across Ohio (11.7%).
Places in Lorain County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain | 65,395 | 79.7% | 42.9% |
| Elyria | 53,035 | 75.2% | 40.0% |
| North Ridgeville | 36,627 | 39.6% | 10.2% |
| Avon Lake | 25,752 | 39.0% | 16.9% |
| Avon | 25,317 | 18.1% | 11.7% |
| Amherst | 12,906 | 59.4% | 11.8% |
| Sheffield Lake | 8,966 | 81.1% | 31.9% |
| Oberlin | 8,329 | 64.8% | 41.8% |
| Columbia Township (Lorain County) | 8,017 | 50.4% | 6.8% |
| Brownhelm Township | 8,010 | 58.9% | 16.5% |
| Carlisle Township | 7,115 | 71.6% | 10.8% |
| LaGrange Township | 6,825 | 47.0% | 16.7% |
| Amherst Township | 6,522 | 58.5% | 12.9% |
| Wellington Township | 6,195 | 57.4% | 31.2% |
| Eaton Township | 5,921 | 60.7% | 4.5% |
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 Lorain County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky County | 6 | 2.3 | −0.0 |
| Lucas County | 46 | 2.3 | +0.0 |
| Portage County | 16 | 2.2 | −0.0 |
| Summit County | 57 | 2.3 | +0.0 |
| Gallia County | 3 | 2.2 | −0.0 |
| Preble County | 4 | 2.2 | −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 Lorain County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Lorain County?
The Census Bureau counts 31 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Lorain County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Lorain 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 Lorain County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Ohio, and a city or county in Lorain 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 — Lorain County, Ohio
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