Painters in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Berks County, Pennsylvania has 31 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 110 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.0 across Pennsylvania.
Berks County ranks 16 of 42 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $55,091 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
- 31
- Their employees
- 110
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.8
Painters in Berks County: businesses and jobs
| Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 31 | 1,168 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 110 | 6,221 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $6,060,000 | $376,708,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.8 | 2.0 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Berks County
| Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 27.5% (±0.9 points) | 25.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 9.9% (±0.5 points) | 13.0% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 8.7% (±0.5 points) | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 12.4% (±0.6 points) | 12.4% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 27.5% (±0.9 points) in Berks County, higher than across Pennsylvania (25.0%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 9.9% (±0.5 points) in Berks County, lower than across Pennsylvania (13.0%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 8.7% (±0.5 points) in Berks County, lower than across Pennsylvania (9.9%).
Places in Berks County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 95,242 | 90.2% | 59.4% |
| Spring Township (Berks County) | 28,601 | 57.3% | 24.7% |
| Exeter Township (Berks County) | 25,608 | 42.6% | 12.9% |
| Muhlenberg Township | 22,127 | 61.6% | 17.2% |
| Cumru Township | 15,702 | 57.4% | 28.7% |
| Amity Township (Berks County) | 13,440 | 41.5% | 15.8% |
| Wyomissing | 11,172 | 62.5% | 31.7% |
| Maidencreek Township | 9,208 | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| Maxatawny Township | 7,884 | 60.8% | 30.7% |
| South Heidelberg Township | 7,795 | 44.3% | 7.8% |
| Robeson Township | 7,642 | 48.0% | 12.0% |
| Blandon | 7,357 | 17.4% | 9.1% |
| Bern Township | 6,705 | 60.6% | 14.0% |
| Lower Heidelberg Township | 6,507 | 33.7% | 8.1% |
| Longswamp Township | 5,613 | 60.5% | 19.6% |
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 Berks County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton County | 23 | 1.8 | −0.0 |
| Susquehanna County | 4 | 1.9 | +0.1 |
| Erie County | 23 | 1.9 | +0.1 |
| Columbia County | 5 | 1.7 | −0.1 |
| Monroe County | 13 | 1.6 | −0.2 |
| Lebanon County | 12 | 2.0 | +0.2 |
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 Berks County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Berks County?
The Census Bureau counts 31 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Berks County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Berks 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 Berks County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Berks 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 — Berks County, Pennsylvania
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