Painters in Sullivan County, Tennessee
Sullivan County, Tennessee has 10 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 120 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.3 across Tennessee.
Sullivan County ranks 25 of 32 counties in Tennessee for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $42,225 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
- 10
- Their employees
- 120
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.3
Painters in Sullivan County: businesses and jobs
| Sullivan County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 10 | 406 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 120 | 2,733 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $5,067,000 | $150,449,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.3 | 1.3 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Sullivan County
| Sullivan County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 7.5% (±0.8 points) | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 13.1% (±0.9 points) | 8.0% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 11.5% (±1.0 points) | 9.2% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 15.7% (±0.9 points) | 14.0% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 7.5% (±0.8 points) in Sullivan County, higher than across Tennessee (5.6%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 13.1% (±0.9 points) in Sullivan County, higher than across Tennessee (8.0%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 11.5% (±1.0 points) in Sullivan County, higher than across Tennessee (9.2%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 15.7% (±0.9 points) in Sullivan County, higher than across Tennessee (14.0%).
Places in Sullivan County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport | 56,262 | 56.9% | 39.9% |
| Bristol | 27,636 | 62.8% | 32.6% |
| Bloomingdale | 9,292 | 59.7% | 25.0% |
| Blountville | 3,309 | 64.4% | 19.9% |
| Colonial Heights | 3,258 | 66.2% | 14.8% |
| Walnut Hill | 2,415 | 74.5% | 7.6% |
| Bluff City | 2,225 | 35.4% | 37.7% |
| Sullivan Gardens | 1,267 | 48.0% | 17.2% |
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 Sullivan County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blount County | 8 | 1.3 | −0.0 |
| Davidson County | 48 | 1.3 | +0.0 |
| Sevier County | 8 | 1.4 | +0.0 |
| Madison County | 6 | 1.4 | +0.1 |
| Sumner County | 10 | 1.2 | −0.1 |
| Washington County | 9 | 1.4 | +0.1 |
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 Sullivan County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Sullivan County?
The Census Bureau counts 10 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Sullivan County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Sullivan 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 Sullivan County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Tennessee, and a city or county in Sullivan 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 — Sullivan County, Tennessee
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