Painters in Prince William County, Virginia
Prince William County, Virginia has 76 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,520 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 4.7 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 2.8 across Virginia.
Prince William County ranks 11 of 62 counties in Virginia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $22,622 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
- 76
- Their employees
- 1,520
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 4.7
Painters in Prince William County: businesses and jobs
| Prince William County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 76 | 1,017 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 1,520 | 6,137 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $34,385,000 | $284,076,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 4.7 | 2.8 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Prince William County
| Prince William County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 1.2% (±0.2 points) | 7.0% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 2.5% (±0.3 points) | 8.0% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 6.5% (±0.5 points) | 10.0% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 13.3% (±0.6 points) | 14.3% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 1.2% (±0.2 points) in Prince William County, lower than across Virginia (7.0%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 2.5% (±0.3 points) in Prince William County, lower than across Virginia (8.0%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 6.5% (±0.5 points) in Prince William County, lower than across Virginia (10.0%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 13.3% (±0.6 points) in Prince William County, lower than across Virginia (14.3%).
Places in Prince William County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale City | 71,016 | 41.8% | 20.7% |
| Lake Ridge | 46,049 | 24.6% | 23.6% |
| Woodbridge | 43,945 | 43.5% | 45.6% |
| Linton Hall | 41,876 | 2.0% | 10.1% |
| Cherry Hill | 26,044 | 10.7% | 38.1% |
| Montclair | 22,387 | 17.9% | 11.3% |
| Leesylvania | 21,632 | 7.9% | 34.1% |
| Buckhall | 21,602 | 18.1% | 11.0% |
| Sudley | 19,162 | 50.8% | 38.4% |
| Gainesville | 18,196 | 4.3% | 16.5% |
| Bull Run (Prince William County) | 16,859 | 15.6% | 66.7% |
| Independent Hill | 10,853 | 11.0% | 3.9% |
| Triangle | 10,450 | 35.9% | 36.9% |
| Yorkshire | 9,782 | 34.9% | 49.6% |
| Quantico Base | 5,840 | 17.5% | 100.0% |
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 Prince William County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County | 8 | 4.7 | −0.0 |
| Clarke County | 3 | 4.6 | −0.1 |
| York County | 13 | 4.6 | −0.1 |
| Hanover County | 20 | 4.5 | −0.2 |
| Page County | 6 | 5.0 | +0.3 |
| Albemarle County | 25 | 5.1 | +0.4 |
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 Prince William County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Prince William County?
The Census Bureau counts 76 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Prince William County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Prince William 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 Prince William County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Virginia, and a city or county in Prince William 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 — Prince William County, Virginia
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