Painters in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania has 3 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 9 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.0 across Pennsylvania.
Schuylkill County ranks 42 of 42 counties in Pennsylvania for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $50,111 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
- 9
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.4
Painters in Schuylkill County: businesses and jobs
| Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 1,168 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 9 | 6,221 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $451,000 | $376,708,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.4 | 2.0 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Schuylkill County
| Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 46.7% (±1.4 points) | 25.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 8.6% (±0.8 points) | 13.0% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 6.6% (±0.7 points) | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 11.1% (±0.8 points) | 12.4% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 46.7% (±1.4 points) in Schuylkill County, higher than across Pennsylvania (25.0%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 8.6% (±0.8 points) in Schuylkill County, lower than across Pennsylvania (13.0%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 6.6% (±0.7 points) in Schuylkill County, lower than across Pennsylvania (9.9%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 11.1% (±0.8 points) in Schuylkill County, lower than across Pennsylvania (12.4%).
Places in Schuylkill County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottsville | 13,364 | 88.0% | 42.9% |
| Tamaqua | 6,924 | 92.8% | 50.0% |
| Wayne Township (Schuylkill County) | 5,277 | 49.5% | 8.5% |
| Schuylkill Haven | 5,253 | 86.3% | 33.4% |
| Butler Township (Schuylkill County) | 4,972 | 71.4% | 10.8% |
| West Penn Township | 4,451 | 49.3% | 14.0% |
| Minersville | 4,396 | 93.5% | 51.2% |
| Shenandoah | 4,146 | 91.1% | 32.6% |
| North Manheim Township | 4,136 | 63.8% | 12.6% |
| Pine Grove Township (Schuylkill County) | 4,049 | 60.7% | 16.8% |
| Frackville | 3,878 | 83.5% | 26.3% |
| Mahanoy City | 3,507 | 94.3% | 42.8% |
| Rush Township (Schuylkill County) | 3,456 | 74.3% | 9.6% |
| Hegins Township | 3,352 | 80.8% | 10.2% |
| West Brunswick Township | 3,291 | 67.3% | 18.7% |
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 Schuylkill County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria County | 3 | 0.5 | +0.0 |
| Northumberland County | 3 | 0.7 | +0.2 |
| Mercer County | 4 | 0.8 | +0.3 |
| Philadelphia County | 71 | 0.9 | +0.5 |
| Fayette County | 6 | 1.0 | +0.5 |
| Lawrence County | 4 | 1.0 | +0.6 |
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 Schuylkill County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Schuylkill County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Schuylkill County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Pennsylvania, and a city or county in Schuylkill 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 — Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
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