Painters in Monongalia County, West Virginia
Monongalia County, West Virginia has 7 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 68 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.8 across West Virginia.
Monongalia County ranks 6 of 9 counties in West Virginia for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $90,044 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
- 7
- Their employees
- 68
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.4
Painters in Monongalia County: businesses and jobs
| Monongalia County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 7 | 67 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 68 | 531 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $6,123,000 | $36,994,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.4 | 0.8 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Monongalia County
| Monongalia County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 10.8% (±1.1 points) | 14.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 7.4% (±1.1 points) | 10.3% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 5.2% (±0.7 points) | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 13.2% (±1.4 points) | 15.4% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 10.8% (±1.1 points) in Monongalia County, lower than across West Virginia (14.9%).
Homes built in the 1950s: 7.4% (±1.1 points) in Monongalia County, lower than across West Virginia (10.3%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 5.2% (±0.7 points) in Monongalia County, lower than across West Virginia (8.7%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 13.2% (±1.4 points) in Monongalia County, lower than across West Virginia (15.4%).
Places in Monongalia County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown | 30,236 | 63.9% | 56.3% |
| Cheat Lake | 10,902 | 26.0% | 16.8% |
| Brookhaven | 6,212 | 39.5% | 17.0% |
| Westover | 4,026 | 71.7% | 43.9% |
| Star City | 1,960 | 44.7% | 62.7% |
| Granville | 1,257 | 42.3% | 60.4% |
| Cassville | 1,149 | 17.8% | 13.1% |
| Blacksville | 55 | 76.8% | 17.9% |
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 Monongalia County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 4 | 1.6 | +0.2 |
| Ohio County | 4 | 1.9 | +0.5 |
| Marion County | 5 | 1.9 | +0.5 |
| Kanawha County | 8 | 0.9 | −0.5 |
| Wood County | 3 | 0.7 | −0.7 |
| Berkeley County | 4 | 0.7 | −0.7 |
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 Monongalia County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Monongalia County?
The Census Bureau counts 7 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Monongalia County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Monongalia 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 Monongalia County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by West Virginia, and a city or county in Monongalia 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 — Monongalia County, West Virginia
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