Painters in Pickens County, South Carolina
Pickens County, South Carolina has 13 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 68 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.8 across South Carolina.
Pickens County ranks 7 of 24 counties in South Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $53,721 per employee a year.
Across South Carolina, painters earn a median of $42,950 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 13
- Their employees
- 68
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.2
Painters in Pickens County: businesses and jobs
| Pickens County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 13 | 443 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 68 | 1,657 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $3,653,000 | $78,061,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.2 | 1.8 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Pickens County
| Pickens County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.1% (±0.6 points) | 3.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 6.1% (±0.9 points) | 6.0% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 8.1% (±0.8 points) | 7.9% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 13.7% (±1.2 points) | 12.7% | 14.2% |
None of these figures differs measurably from the state’s.
Places in Pickens County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easley | 24,841 | 40.8% | 31.1% |
| Clemson | 18,072 | 32.5% | 65.7% |
| Clemson University | 7,015 | 72.2% | 100.0% |
| Central | 5,320 | 30.8% | 73.6% |
| Liberty | 3,350 | 60.4% | 21.2% |
| Pickens | 3,155 | 67.8% | 32.0% |
| Arial | 1,919 | 61.8% | 10.4% |
| Six Mile | 931 | 47.4% | 7.6% |
| Norris | 784 | 65.7% | 13.4% |
Counties in South Carolina with a similar number of painting and wall covering contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Pickens County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horry County | 47 | 2.2 | −0.1 |
| Greenville County | 48 | 2.0 | −0.2 |
| Kershaw County | 6 | 2.0 | −0.2 |
| Lexington County | 33 | 2.5 | +0.3 |
| Berkeley County | 25 | 2.5 | +0.3 |
| Chesterfield County | 4 | 1.9 | −0.3 |
Licenses for painters in South Carolina
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 Pickens County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Pickens County?
The Census Bureau counts 13 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Pickens County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Pickens County?
Pay is published by state: across South Carolina, painters earn a median of $42,950 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do painters need a license in Pickens County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by South Carolina, and a city or county in Pickens 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 South Carolina (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 — Pickens County, South Carolina
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