Painters in Greenbrier County, West Virginia
Greenbrier County, West Virginia has 4 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 8 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.8 across West Virginia.
Greenbrier County ranks 2 of 9 counties in West Virginia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $32,625 per employee a year.
Across West Virginia, painters earn a median of $43,450 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 4
- Their employees
- 8
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.2
Painters in Greenbrier County: businesses and jobs
| Greenbrier County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 67 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 8 | 531 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $261,000 | $36,994,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.2 | 0.8 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Greenbrier County
| Greenbrier County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 14.6% (±1.9 points) | 14.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 7.3% (±1.5 points) | 10.3% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 8.9% (±1.7 points) | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 17.4% (±2.2 points) | 15.4% | 14.2% |
Homes built in the 1950s: 7.3% (±1.5 points) in Greenbrier County, lower than across West Virginia (10.3%).
Places in Greenbrier County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisburg | 3,835 | 51.9% | 44.8% |
| White Sulphur Springs | 2,549 | 79.0% | 38.8% |
| Rainelle | 1,458 | 66.7% | 33.1% |
| Ronceverte | 1,419 | 76.1% | 35.1% |
| Alderson | 1,383 | 66.7% | 29.3% |
| Fairlea | 1,312 | 50.3% | 46.6% |
| Rupert | 909 | 50.8% | 39.0% |
| Quinwood | 221 | 89.5% | 32.9% |
| Falling Spring | 182 | 57.1% | 8.2% |
Counties in West Virginia with a similar number of painting and wall covering contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Greenbrier County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County | 5 | 1.9 | −0.3 |
| Ohio County | 4 | 1.9 | −0.3 |
| Jefferson County | 4 | 1.6 | −0.6 |
| Monongalia County | 7 | 1.4 | −0.8 |
| Putnam County | 8 | 3.2 | +1.0 |
| Kanawha County | 8 | 0.9 | −1.3 |
Licenses for painters in West 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 Greenbrier County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Greenbrier County?
The Census Bureau counts 4 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Greenbrier County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Greenbrier County?
Pay is published by state: across West Virginia, painters earn a median of $43,450 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do painters need a license in Greenbrier County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by West Virginia, and a city or county in Greenbrier 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 West 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 — Greenbrier County, West Virginia
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