Painters in Bedford County, Virginia
Bedford County, Virginia has 11 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 21 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.8 across Virginia.
Bedford County ranks 33 of 62 counties in Virginia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $32,429 per employee a year.
Across Virginia, painters earn a median of $44,670 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 11
- Their employees
- 21
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.9
Painters in Bedford County: businesses and jobs
| Bedford County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 11 | 1,017 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 21 | 6,137 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $681,000 | $284,076,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Bedford County
| Bedford County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 5.9% (±0.9 points) | 7.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 3.9% (±0.7 points) | 8.0% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 6.2% (±1.1 points) | 10.0% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 14.5% (±1.6 points) | 14.3% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 5.9% (±0.9 points) in Bedford County, lower than across Virginia (7.0%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 3.9% (±0.7 points) in Bedford County, lower than across Virginia (8.0%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 6.2% (±1.1 points) in Bedford County, lower than across Virginia (10.0%).
Places in Bedford County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | 13,430 | 19.5% | 24.1% |
| Bedford | 7,724 | 64.4% | 30.8% |
Counties in Virginia with a similar number of painting and wall covering contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Bedford County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson County | 3 | 3.0 | +0.1 |
| Franklin County | 8 | 2.8 | −0.1 |
| King George County | 3 | 2.8 | −0.1 |
| Amherst County | 4 | 2.8 | −0.1 |
| Charlottesville city | 6 | 2.8 | −0.2 |
| Orange County | 5 | 3.1 | +0.2 |
Licenses for painters in Virginia
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 Bedford County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Bedford County?
The Census Bureau counts 11 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Bedford County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Bedford County?
Pay is published by state: across Virginia, painters earn a median of $44,670 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do painters need a license in Bedford County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Virginia, and a city or county in Bedford 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 Virginia (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 — Bedford County, Virginia
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