Painters in Hays County, Texas
Hays County, Texas has 19 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 51 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.2 across Texas.
Hays County ranks 18 of 61 counties in Texas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $44,549 per employee a year.
Across Texas, painters earn a median of $44,160 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 19
- Their employees
- 51
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.8
Painters in Hays County: businesses and jobs
| Hays County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 19 | 1,468 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 51 | 23,652 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $2,272,000 | $1,299,284,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.8 | 1.2 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Hays County
| Hays County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 1.1% (±0.3 points) | 3.1% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 1.8% (±0.4 points) | 6.6% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 2.4% (±0.6 points) | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 5.7% (±0.6 points) | 13.1% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 1.1% (±0.3 points) in Hays County, lower than across Texas (3.1%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 1.8% (±0.4 points) in Hays County, lower than across Texas (6.6%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 2.4% (±0.6 points) in Hays County, lower than across Texas (7.7%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 5.7% (±0.6 points) in Hays County, lower than across Texas (13.1%).
Places in Hays County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos | 70,897 | 23.0% | 69.2% |
| Kyle | 56,823 | 3.7% | 32.9% |
| Buda | 15,859 | 4.0% | 23.4% |
| Dripping Springs | 7,405 | 4.1% | 51.2% |
| Belterra | 6,978 | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Wimberley | 2,891 | 20.3% | 33.0% |
| Uhland | 2,520 | 14.0% | 8.4% |
| Woodcreek | 2,333 | 15.5% | 45.6% |
| Niederwald | 1,029 | 9.8% | 32.6% |
| Mountain City | 787 | 10.3% | 0.0% |
| Bear Creek | 515 | 11.0% | 1.5% |
| Hays | 198 | 82.1% | 19.1% |
Counties in Texas with a similar number of painting and wall covering contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Hays County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith County | 18 | 1.8 | −0.0 |
| Lubbock County | 26 | 1.9 | +0.1 |
| Lamar County | 4 | 1.8 | −0.1 |
| Travis County | 117 | 1.9 | +0.1 |
| Dallas County | 185 | 1.7 | −0.1 |
| Tom Green County | 10 | 1.9 | +0.1 |
Licenses for painters in Texas
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 Hays County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Hays County?
The Census Bureau counts 19 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Hays County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Hays County?
Pay is published by state: across Texas, painters earn a median of $44,160 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do painters need a license in Hays County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Texas, and a city or county in Hays 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 Texas (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 — Hays County, Texas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
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