Painters in Hamilton County, Tennessee
Hamilton County, Tennessee has 30 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 144 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.3 across Tennessee.
Hamilton County ranks 15 of 32 counties in Tennessee for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $52,764 per employee a year.
Across Tennessee, painters earn a median of $40,710 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 30
- Their employees
- 144
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.8
Painters in Hamilton County: businesses and jobs
| Hamilton County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 30 | 406 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 144 | 2,733 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $7,598,000 | $150,449,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.8 | 1.3 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Hamilton County
| Hamilton County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 8.6% (±0.6 points) | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 9.8% (±0.5 points) | 8.0% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 11.1% (±0.7 points) | 9.2% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 13.9% (±0.7 points) | 14.0% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 8.6% (±0.6 points) in Hamilton County, higher than across Tennessee (5.6%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 9.8% (±0.5 points) in Hamilton County, higher than across Tennessee (8.0%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 11.1% (±0.7 points) in Hamilton County, higher than across Tennessee (9.2%).
Places in Hamilton County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | 185,783 | 54.5% | 47.6% |
| East Ridge | 22,070 | 73.6% | 42.5% |
| Soddy-Daisy | 13,231 | 40.9% | 24.3% |
| Middle Valley | 12,187 | 51.0% | 16.3% |
| Red Bank | 12,010 | 74.2% | 44.2% |
| Collegedale | 11,330 | 18.2% | 56.0% |
| Signal Mountain | 8,860 | 53.9% | 12.1% |
| Harrison | 8,011 | 53.0% | 30.3% |
| Apison | 4,271 | 28.8% | 16.6% |
| Sale Creek | 2,955 | 34.7% | 12.8% |
| Falling Water | 2,315 | 29.8% | 10.1% |
| Lakesite | 2,168 | 35.8% | 15.8% |
| Lookout Mountain | 2,111 | 80.9% | 5.5% |
| Fairmount | 2,110 | 42.4% | 11.1% |
| Walden | 1,845 | 46.3% | 18.2% |
Counties in Tennessee with a similar number of painting and wall covering contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Hamilton County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamblen County | 5 | 1.8 | −0.0 |
| Dyer County | 3 | 1.8 | +0.1 |
| Knox County | 41 | 1.9 | +0.1 |
| Anderson County | 6 | 1.7 | −0.1 |
| Bedford County | 4 | 2.0 | +0.2 |
| Cumberland County | 5 | 1.6 | −0.2 |
Licenses for painters in Tennessee
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 Hamilton County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Hamilton County?
The Census Bureau counts 30 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Hamilton County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Hamilton County?
Pay is published by state: across Tennessee, painters earn a median of $40,710 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do painters need a license in Hamilton County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Tennessee, and a city or county in Hamilton 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 Tennessee (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 — Hamilton County, Tennessee
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