Painters in Lawrence County, South Dakota
Lawrence County, South Dakota has 9 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 45 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.1 across South Dakota.
Lawrence County ranks 1 of 9 counties in South Dakota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $55,044 per employee a year.
Across South Dakota, painters earn a median of $46,600 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 9
- Their employees
- 45
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.1
Painters in Lawrence County: businesses and jobs
| Lawrence County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 9 | 128 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 45 | 535 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $2,477,000 | $24,255,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.1 | 3.1 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Lawrence County
| Lawrence County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 18.8% (±2.9 points) | 15.8% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 7.5% (±2.1 points) | 8.0% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 3.6% (±1.2 points) | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 10.5% (±2.0 points) | 14.5% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 18.8% (±2.9 points) in Lawrence County, higher than across South Dakota (15.8%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 3.6% (±1.2 points) in Lawrence County, lower than across South Dakota (7.6%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 10.5% (±2.0 points) in Lawrence County, lower than across South Dakota (14.5%).
Places in Lawrence County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spearfish | 12,930 | 34.5% | 50.4% |
| Lead | 3,006 | 90.5% | 29.7% |
| North Spearfish | 1,858 | 55.3% | 21.9% |
| Deadwood | 1,209 | 78.0% | 44.1% |
| Whitewood | 912 | 48.6% | 17.1% |
| St. Onge Township | 347 | 62.0% | 0.0% |
| Central City | 140 | 62.8% | 4.8% |
Counties in South Dakota with a similar number of painting and wall covering contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Lawrence County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | 17 | 5.9 | −0.1 |
| Minnehaha County | 45 | 5.0 | −1.0 |
| Davison County | 4 | 4.2 | −1.9 |
| Pennington County | 21 | 4.1 | −2.0 |
| Union County | 3 | 4.0 | −2.1 |
| Meade County | 5 | 3.9 | −2.2 |
Licenses for painters in South Dakota
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 Lawrence County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Lawrence County?
The Census Bureau counts 9 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Lawrence County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Lawrence County?
Pay is published by state: across South Dakota, painters earn a median of $46,600 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do painters need a license in Lawrence County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by South Dakota, and a city or county in Lawrence 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 Dakota (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 — Lawrence County, South Dakota
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