Painters in Bedford County, Pennsylvania
Bedford County, Pennsylvania has 3 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 52 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.0 across Pennsylvania.
Bedford County ranks 31 of 42 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $119,385 per employee a year.
Across Pennsylvania, painters earn a median of $50,230 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 52
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.3
Painters in Bedford County: businesses and jobs
| Bedford County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 1,168 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 52 | 6,221 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $6,208,000 | $376,708,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.3 | 2.0 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Bedford County
| Bedford County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 25.7% (±1.5 points) | 25.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 9.1% (±1.2 points) | 13.0% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 8.6% (±1.2 points) | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 14.1% (±1.2 points) | 12.4% | 14.2% |
Homes built in the 1950s: 9.1% (±1.2 points) in Bedford County, lower than across Pennsylvania (13.0%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 8.6% (±1.2 points) in Bedford County, lower than across Pennsylvania (9.9%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 14.1% (±1.2 points) in Bedford County, higher than across Pennsylvania (12.4%).
Places in Bedford County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Township | 5,098 | 51.8% | 15.0% |
| West Providence Township | 3,066 | 68.1% | 17.6% |
| East St. Clair Township | 2,896 | 60.1% | 23.0% |
| Bedford | 2,851 | 91.2% | 52.3% |
| South Woodbury Township | 2,193 | 54.9% | 15.6% |
| Napier Township | 2,107 | 58.8% | 15.6% |
| Everett | 2,052 | 83.3% | 51.4% |
| Hopewell Township (Bedford County) | 1,953 | 59.6% | 15.1% |
| Snake Spring Township | 1,904 | 51.1% | 16.9% |
| East Providence Township | 1,647 | 48.8% | 20.9% |
| Londonderry Township (Bedford County) | 1,646 | 65.8% | 24.1% |
| Broad Top Township | 1,541 | 65.6% | 20.4% |
| West St. Clair Township | 1,535 | 48.5% | 7.7% |
| Kimmel Township | 1,413 | 67.2% | 17.3% |
| Cumberland Valley Township | 1,372 | 61.2% | 14.6% |
Counties in Pennsylvania with a similar number of painting and wall covering contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Bedford County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luzerne County | 19 | 1.3 | −0.0 |
| Blair County | 7 | 1.3 | −0.0 |
| Indiana County | 5 | 1.3 | +0.1 |
| Cumberland County | 15 | 1.3 | +0.1 |
| Butler County | 12 | 1.4 | +0.1 |
| Adams County | 6 | 1.4 | +0.1 |
Licenses for painters in Pennsylvania
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 Bedford County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Bedford County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Bedford County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Bedford County?
Pay is published by state: across Pennsylvania, painters earn a median of $50,230 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do painters need a license in Bedford County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Bedford 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 Pennsylvania (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 — Bedford County, Pennsylvania
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